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Recovering from Surgery

Interactive checklist to help you with recovering from surgery.

What this tool does

Interactive checklist to help you with recovering from surgery.

How to use

  1. Work down the list and tick each item as you finish it.
  2. Ticks are saved on this device, in your browser, so they are still there when you come back.

What this checklist covers

The list has 2 groups and 10 items.

  • Before surgery (4 items): Fill prescriptions your surgical team has given you; Prepare a recovery space at home; Stock easy meals; Arrange transportation home
  • During recovery (6 items): Follow the wound care instructions your team gave you; Track your medication schedule as prescribed; Attend follow-up appointments; Note symptoms to report to your care team; Rest as your care team directs; Ask your surgeon when and how to resume activities

Tip: Your surgical team's instructions come first. Ticks are saved on this device.

Limitations

  • This checklist is not medical advice and does not replace your surgeon or care team. It does not say what to take, how much, or when to return to activity.
  • It is a general list and does not cover any one procedure.
  • Ticks are saved only in this browser on this device, so keep your own record of medications and appointments.

FAQs

Q: Is this medical advice?
A: No. It is a planning aid. It gives no medical advice, doses, schedules or recovery times. Follow your own surgical team's instructions.
Q: Does it depend on my type of surgery?
A: No. It starts as the same list of 10 general items for every procedure. Your care team decides what applies to you.
Q: What if I have a problem during recovery?
A: This checklist cannot assess symptoms. Contact your care team, and in an emergency call your local emergency number.
Q: Are my ticks saved?
A: Yes, in your browser on this device. They are not sent anywhere and do not follow you to another device or browser.

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