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What to do to prepare for surgery.
Ask your surgeon about their experience performing the specific procedure you are having to make sure they are qualified with the appropriate training.
Ask your surgeon what the best and worst case scenarios are. It is important that you have a good understanding and clearly set expectations so you are not caught off guard.
Make sure the facility is licensed and accredited, and emergency procedures in place. This is especially necessary if you are having surgery outside of a hospital, for example at an outpatient facility or at your doctor’s office.
Read and make sure you have signed consent forms, both for treatment and to receive anesthesia, if necessary.
Be sure to talk to your anesthesiologist in preparation for surgery. They usually meet with you before surgery, closely monitor your vitals during the procedure and take care of you after to make sure your recovery is smooth and your pain is controlled.
Although you are going to be stressed due to the cancer diagnosis, spend the time before the procedure being active such as daily walks if you can, decreasing your stress levels, eating healthy and getting good sleep.
If you smoke, stop as soon as possible, even if it’s just a day or two before surgery because smoking can cause problems with breathing and recovery from anesthesia and surgery.
Talk to your health insurance company. While your health and safety are your priorities, it’s also important to make sure your insurance coverage is in order before surgery so you don’t receive any unexpected bills. Ensure there are no surprise insurance gaps that occur when your insurance plan offers a low premium but limits the number of physicians in the plan’s network.
Before having a medical procedure, ask who will be involved in your care and whether they’re in your plan’s network. Call your insurance company to verify that the hospital or medical center and each physician and provider caring for you are in-network.
If you haven’t already completed a Health Care Proxy Form, it is very important that you do so. A health care proxy is a legal document that identifies the person who will speak for you if you are unable to communicate for yourself. This person should know your wishes regarding health care in case there is an emergency.
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