Is there anything I need to tell the surgeon before surgery?
The most important thing your surgeon needs to know before surgery is what you want to achieve. Make certain that you tell the surgeon what it is you do not like and what you want corrected. Never hesitate to ask questions. Make certain your questions are answered before the day of surgery. Just before surgery is not a good time to ask questions. You may be sleepy and it is unlikely you will remember the answers. The plan for surgery needs to be clear before you come to the operating room. Your doctor needs to know about your general health and medical history. When you first came to the office, they probably asked you questions about your medical history. Please tell them of any changes. Your doctor must know if you have any allergies, especially to antibiotics and pain killers. It is important to tell the doctor about any medicines you regularly take, especially heart medicines, blood thinners, insulin, etc. If you have had surgery, the surgeon needs to know when and what operations you have had. It helps to know if things went well or if you had complications, such as bleeding or anesthetic problems. Finally, tell your doctor about any previous treatment for the current problem.
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