Just because you’re going to see a surgeon doesn’t mean that something’s wrong with you, or that you need surgery.

There are a few different reasons for you to see a surgical specialist, including:

A) To investigate problems/symptoms you’re having

B) To treat or keep track of an existing condition

C) To provide preventive care or a routine screening

 
When you see your surgeon…

Surgeons know how certain organs, tissues, and body processes should work, and what happens when they don’t…

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If you need treatment…

Your surgeon will explain your treatment options, including the possible risks and rewards…

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Tell your surgeon about your other health problems.

Chronic medical problems—like diabetes, heart disease, or lung disease—can raise your chances of having problems after surgery. Ask your doctor if you’ll need any special medical attention before surgery.

 
Tell your surgeon about ALL of your medications.

Your surgeon needs to know about ALL of your medications to keep you safe during and after your surgery…

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YOU PLAY A BIG PART IN YOUR CARE

Download and print copies of our patient checklists, guides, and other great tools by clicking on any of the links below!

What to Bring to Your Surgeon’s Office (PDF)

Questions to Ask Your Surgeon (PDF)

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There are many things that YOU can do to help make your surgery a success.

Surgery puts a lot of stress on your body. By taking extra care of yourself in the weeks before surgery, you can help your body to heal better and faster.

 
1) Eat Healthy

Give your body the fuel it needs to heal…

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2) Exercise Every Day

20 – 30 minutes of daily exercise helps strengthen your body’s defenses…

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3) Get Enough Rest & Sleep

Bounce back from surgery faster by giving your body 6-8 hours of sleep each night…

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4) QUIT Smoking Today

Smoking can cause a range of problems during and after your surgery…

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5) Prevent Infection

Learn about what you should do to help lower your risk of infection after surgery…

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6) Manage Your Medical Problems

Chronic (ongoing) medical conditions, like diabetes, heart disease, or lung disease, can raise your risk of problems after surgery (like infection). Talk to your doctors because you may need special medical attention beforehand.

 
7) Prepare Your Home for After Surgery

Read about how to get your home ready for after your surgery…

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8) Watch “Preparing for Surgery”

Our 8-minute video shows you what to expect on the day of your surgery…

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YOU PLAY A BIG PART IN YOUR CARE

Download or print copies of our patient resources by clicking on any of the links below.

Getting Your Body Ready for Surgery (PDF)

Preparing Your Home for Your Recovery (PDF)

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1-2 weeks before your surgery, you’ll get a call from Providence’s Registration Team.

They’ll ask you about your health insurance, your surgeon, and your family doctor. You’ve probably already given this information to your doctor, but we need to double-check everything to make sure that your day of surgery runs smoothly.

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Registration will also tell you about your out-of-pocket costs.

Depending on your insurance, you may have some out-of-pocket costs…

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YOU PLAY A BIG PART IN YOUR CARE

Download and print copies of our patient resources by clicking on any of the links below.

What You’ll Need – Registration Call (PDF)

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About a week before your surgery, you’ll get an important call from a Pre-Surgical Screening nurse.

The nurse is going to ask you about your medical history and your medications— this information will help us to keep you safe during your care.

What You’ll Need – Pre-Surgical Screening (PDF)

 
It’s important to talk about your other health problems.

Chronic medical problems, like diabetes, heart disease, or lung disease, need to be under control on the day of surgery. Ask your family doctor, your surgeon, and Pre-Surgical Screening if you’ll need special medical attention before surgery.

 
If your surgeon has ordered any tests or exams before surgery…

Your Pre-Surgical Screening nurse will review your surgeon’s orders and help you to schedule pre-operative tests.

YOU PLAY A BIG PART IN YOUR CARE

Download and print copies of our patient resources by clicking on any of the links below.

What You’ll Need – Pre-Surgical Screening (PDF)

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Your surgery is just a day away. Like most people, you’re probably a little nervous.

But just think—you’re that much closer to recovery!

1) Follow your surgeon’s directions carefully.

Each patient and procedure is different. To make sure that your surgery runs safely and smoothly, follow your doctor’s day before/morning of surgery directions.

2) DO’s and DON’Ts – The Night Before Surgery

There are a few important things that you need to do the night before your surgery…

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3) Day of Surgery Checklist

Review what to wear and what to bring with you on the day of your surgery.

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4) Watch “Preparing for Surgery”

Our 8-minute video shows you what to expect on the day of your surgery…

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5) For Family & Friends

Learn how family & friends & can play an important part in a patient’s care…

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YOU PLAY A BIG PART IN YOUR CARE

Download and print copies of our patient resources by clicking on any of the links below.

Do’s and Donts – The Night Before Surgery (PDF)

Getting Clean Before Surgery (PDF)

Day of Surgery Checklist (PDF)

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Today’s the day- you start your path to healing.

Before you leave the house, please review our Day of Surgery Checklist/Packing Guide.

Day of Surgery Checklist/Packing Guide (PDF)

 
1) Please arrive at least 2 hours before surgery

We want your day of surgery to run safely and smoothly. There’s a number of things that we do to get your mind and body ready…

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2) Maps & Visitor’s Guides

→ Novi Campus

→ Southfield Campus

 
3) For Family & Friends
Learn how family & friends & can play an important part in a patient’s care…

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4) Watch “Preparing for Surgery”

Our 8-minute video shows you what to expect on the day of your surgery…

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YOU PLAY A BIG PART IN YOUR CARE

Download and print copies of our patient resources by clicking on any of the links below.

Day of Surgery Checklist/Packing Guide (PDF)

Map – Novi Campus (PDF)

Map – Southfield Campus (PDF)

My Medications List (PDF)

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The Pre-Operative Area (Pre-Op) is where we get you ready for surgery.

Here, your care team will double-check your medical history and surgery details with you…

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A) You will be asked the same questions more than once.

Please know that this is done with your safety in mind.

 
B) You’ll be visited by your anesthesia team & your surgeon.

They will explain your anesthesia plan and all of the things that your care team will do to control your pain after surgery. Then, your surgeon will come to answer any last-minute questions.

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C) Once the prep work is done, you’ll get to see your family/friends!

When it’s time for surgery, you’ll be taken to the Operating Room and your family/friends will be taken back to the Surgical Waiting Room, where they’ll be able to follow your surgery.

 
D) For Family & Friends

Learn how family & friends & can play an important part in a patient’s care…

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YOU PLAY A BIG PART IN YOUR CARE

Download and print copies of our patient resources by clicking on any of the links below.

Your Care Team (PDF)

Controlling Your Pain (PDF)

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The Operating Room may seem a little unusual at first…

Filled with equipment, strange sounds, and surgical staff in masks and protective gear, it may take you a minute to settle into the Operating Room (or O.R.)…

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A) Photo Tour: Inside the Operating Room

Take a sneak peek inside a Providence-Providence Park Operating Room!

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B) Your surgical team’s top priorities are your health, safety, and comfort.

Made up of experienced, skilled nurses, O.R. technicians, and physicians, your surgical team will introduce you to the room, the equipment, and any surgical care providers that you haven’t already met.

 
C) Your surgeon will be there to encourage and support you.

Once you feel comfortable, your anesthesia team will follow your anesthesia plan.

 
D) If your surgery takes longer than expected…

Someone will go out to the Surgical Waiting Room to let your friends/family know.

 
E) For Family & Friends

Learn how family & friends & can play an important part in a patient’s care…

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YOU PLAY A BIG PART IN YOUR CARE

Download and print copies of our patient resources by clicking on any of the links below.

Your Care Team (PDF)

Controlling Your Pain (PDF)

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Your first stop out of surgery is the Recovery Area.

Here, an expertly trained team of nurses will watch you carefully as your anesthesia wears off. Once you’re awake, your vital signs look good, and your pain is under control, your team will clear you for the next step in your recovery. This usually takes between 1 – 3 hours.
 

Out-Patient Surgery

If you’ve had an out-patient (same-day) surgery, your family/friends will be brought back to see you in the recovery area.

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In-Patient Surgery

If you’re staying in the hospital overnight, you’ll be transferred to your hospital room, where your friend(s)/family will be able to see you.

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A) In Recovery, the focus is on your safety and your comfort.

You’ll still be connected to a few different monitors to measure things like your blood pressure, your pulse (heat rate) and your breathing. These are known as “vital signs,” and they will help your care team to monitor how you recover from surgery.

 
B) Always tell us if you’re in pain.

No surgery is pain-free. But your care team will be there, ready to help control your pain…

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C) Some patients come out of surgery feeling nauseous…

This may be caused by the type of surgery you’ve had, the anesthesia/medications you’ve received, or your body’s natural response to surgery. There are several good medications to help you with nausea. Please tell us if you are experiencing these symptoms.

YOU PLAY A BIG PART IN YOUR CARE

Download and print copies of our patient resources by clicking on any of the links below.

Your Care Team (PDF)

Controlling Your Pain (PDF)

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With surgery behind you, it’s time to relax and recover.

At Providence-Providence Park Hospital, we do everything we can to create a calm, peaceful healing environment…

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Your Care Team

A whole team of experienced medical professionals will help you to heal, including…

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We want you to feel connected to your care.

This means that throughout your stay, your care team will keep you updated on how you’re doing and include you in important decisions about your care…

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Always tell us if you’re in pain.

No surgery is pain-free. But your care team will be there, ready to help control your pain. If you start to feel pain or nausea, tell your caregivers right away…

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Keeping You Safe After Surgery

At Providence-Providence Park Hospital, we take your safety and wellbeing very seriously. There are a number of things that we need you and your family/friends to do to help keep you safe…

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In-Patient Dining

Depending on the kind of surgery you’ve had, how you’re feeling, and your medical history, your doctor may limit what you can eat the first day after surgery…

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For Family & Friends

Learn how family & friends & can play an important part during a patient’s surgery…

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YOU PLAY A BIG PART IN YOUR CARE

Download and print copies of our patient resources by clicking on any of the links below.

Your Care Team (PDF)

Controlling Your Pain (PDF)

Map – Novi Campus (PDF)

Map – Southfield Campus (PDF)

In-Patient Menu (PDF)

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Each patient’s recovery from surgery is different.

Your care team will work hard to get you ready for a smooth transition to your home or rehabilitation facility.
 

Out-Patient Surgery

If you’ve had an out-patient surgery, your discharge will take place in the Recovery Area…

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In-Patient Surgery

During your stay, your care team will watch you carefully to plan for your needs at discharge…

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At discharge, our goal is to make sure you’re able to answer three questions:

1) Why was I in the hospital?

2) What do I need to do to recover from surgery?

3) Why is it important for me to do this?

 
Understanding Your Discharge Instructions

Your care team will customize your discharge instructions to help make your recovery a success…

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Controlling Your Pain & Nausea at Home

Your pain will be at its worst for a few days after surgery…

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Special Medical or Equipment Needs

You may need special care services or medical equipment when you leave the hospital…

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Staying Connected to Your Care- My SJPhealth

Want 24-hour access to your medical records? My SJPHealth is right for you…

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YOU PLAY A BIG PART IN YOUR CARE

Download and print copies of our patient resources by clicking on any of the links below.

Questions to Ask at Discharge (PDF)

Home Progress Checklist – Major Surgery (PDF)

Controlling Pain & Nausea at Home (PDF)

Questions to Ask at Follow-Up Visit (PDF)

mySJPHealth Registration Form (PDF)

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You should ALWAYS follow up with your family doctor or your surgeon after surgery.

At home, you don’t have a team of skilled doctors and nurses looking after you. That’s why it’s important that you follow up with your family doctor and/or your surgeon after your surgery. Your Discharge Instructions will tell you when to see your doctor(s).

 
Follow-up visits help your doctor to track your recovery.

Your doctor wants to find out how your body is recovering from treatment…

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Your doctor will review changes in your medications, your diet, and your daily activities.

Some patients are discharged with restrictions on what they should eat/drink or their daily activities…

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You may need more tests.

Your doctor may order more diagnostic tests to see how your body is responding to treatment. Or, your doctor may refer you to another specialist for more observation.

YOU PLAY A BIG PART IN YOUR CARE

Download and print copies of our patient resources by clicking on any of the links below.

Questions to Ask at Follow-Up Visit (PDF)

Home Progress Checklist – Major Surgery Patients (PDF)

Controlling Pain & Nausea at Home (PDF)

mySJPHealth Registration Form (PDF)

Not what you’re looking for?

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