Surgery is a branch of medicine or dentistry that makes use of surgical technique or operative manual to explore or treat a medical or physiological disorder like an injury or an illness, to help restore physical function, appearance, or even to repair damaged portions. Surgeons perform a variety of operations and procedures and perform various types of surgery. They can perform major or minor surgeries. Their main concern is to ensure the patient’s welfare and take care of any problems they might encounter during surgery.

A preoperative consultation is the stage where the doctors determine if you are a good candidate for surgery. If you are a good candidate, then a meeting with your family doctor will be held to discuss your case and possibly schedule a prior appointment. Your family doctor is your first point of contact in case a problem arises in the procedure or after the surgery. Here, your family doctor will discuss details of your case such as your expectations, risks, complications and other after care issues.

If you have agreed to go into surgery, you are transported to the operating room. Surgeon will make you an office appointment for your surgery and they will meet you and your family at the hospital so they can start working on your procedure. During your first visit, the surgeon will explain everything that you need to know regarding your case. They will make sure that you understand all the procedures that you will undergo, the risks that you can experience, the duration of time that you will stay in the hospital and other related information. The surgeon will also teach you how to take after surgery medications, which can reduce some of the side effects of anesthesia.

Immediately after surgery, you will be taken to the recovery room. It is the place where you will recover from surgery. The recovery room is usually secluded, clean, sterile and has appropriate post-surgical equipment. After a short period of time, you will be able to return home. The period of stay in the hospital may vary depending on the type of surgical procedure that was performed and the extent of your medical condition.

Once you are released from the hospital, the surgeon will assess your condition. If you had a good result during your surgery, then you will be given time for the stitches to heal. However, if you experienced complications during the procedure or did not get optimal results, then you might need additional days of recovery before you can resume your daily routine. Your wound will be closed using gauze or a bandage and you will be able to resume your activities after a day or two. If the surgical site is irritated or inflamed, you will be given antibiotics to relieve the pain and apply topical pain medications.

It is important to remember that after the surgery, you will need help to dress yourself. You will be advised by your surgeon to avoid driving or any physical activity for at least three to five days. There will be swelling and bruising and you will also experience some pain or numbness on the area of the operation. For this reason, it is important that you ask for proof advice from your surgeon so that you can prepare yourself fully for the post-appointment.