what questions should i ask my doctor about back surgery?
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['What is the procedure called? ... ', 'Why is this procedure being recommended? ... ', 'What are the benefits of this procedure in terms of pain relief, functioning/mobility? ... ', 'What are the risks involved?', 'What kind of implant or prosthesis will be used?', 'Will I have pain following the procedure? ... ', 'How long will the recovery take?']
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['How long have I been thinking about this? ... ', 'How committed am I to this change? ... ', 'When I think about it, how does my body feel? ... ', 'Am I feeling fear or intuition? ... ', 'Is this decision in line with my long-term goals?']
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Back surgery can help relieve some causes of back pain, but it's rarely necessary. Most back pain resolves on its own within three months.
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['What kind of surgery do you recommend for me?', 'Why do I need to have this procedure?', 'How much of my breast will be removed?', 'What are the risks and side effects of this surgery?', 'What are the risks if I decide not to have this surgery?', 'What are my options for anesthesia?', 'What are the risks of anesthesia?']
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['What kind of cancer do I have? ... ', 'What stage is it? ... ', 'Do I have to undergo any further diagnostic tests before we can begin treatment?', 'Should I see a specialist? ... ', 'What are my treatment options?', 'Which treatment or combination of treatments would you recommend and why?']
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['What are the benefits of the treatment you are advising me to have?', 'What are the risks, if any, of this treatment?', 'What are the success rates for this treatment?', 'What are the risks if I decide to do nothing for the time being?', 'Are there any other treatments I could have?']
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Complications. Like all surgical procedures, operations on the back may have complications. Because the surgeon is operating around the spinal cord, back operations are always considered extremely delicate and potentially dangerous. Take time to review the risks associated with thoracic spine surgery with your doctor.
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['How many parathyroid operations do you perform per week? ... ', 'Will you assess all four parathyroid glands during my parathyroid surgery? ... ', 'Will you use intraoperative PTH measurements to decide if I am cured? ... ', 'How long does it take you to assess all four of my parathyroid glands?']
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['How painful will it be?', 'What can I do to reduce pain during labor? Breathing exercises?', 'Will I be given medicines for pain relief?', 'What is an epidural? What are the side effects of having one?', 'Can I eat or drink during labor? What kind of food can I eat? Is there something I need to avoid?']
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['#1: What Birth Aids Do You Have Available? ... ', '#2: What Is Your Policy With Partners Staying Overnight? ... ', '#3: Is It Policy To Room In With My Baby? ... ', "#4: What Is The Hospital's C-Section Rate? ... ", '#5: What Is Your Policy On Breastfeeding In Recovery?']
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['At what point do you recommend that I come to the hospital/birth center?', 'How soon after I come to the hospital will my health care provider see me?', 'How much time will the health care provider spend with me during labor?', 'If I write a birth plan, will it be honored?', 'How often are vaginal exams performed during labor?']
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['What complications may occur with this kind of surgery?', 'What is the expected recovery time?', 'How many days will I be in the hospital after surgery?', 'Will I have physical therapy? ... ', 'Will I need full-time or part-time care? ... ', 'Will I need a hospital bed at home?']
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['What are my treatment options?', 'What do you recommend and why?', 'How much experience do you have treating this type of cancer?', 'Should I get a second opinion? ... ', 'What would the goal of the treatment be?', 'How quickly do we need to decide on treatment?', 'What should I do to be ready for treatment?']
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['What are my treatment options?', 'Which treatment do you recommend and why?', "What's the goal of my treatment?", 'What side effects does this treatment have?', 'How often will I have treatments? How long will they last?', 'How should I prepare for treatment?']
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On the day of your back surgery, your main objective will be to rest. While some patients are discharged on the day of their operation, most stay in the hospital for one to five days. You will be able to go home once you have good control of your pain and are able to walk, eat and use the restroom independently.
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['How many times have you performed lumpectomy?', 'What are the risks of lumpectomy?', 'How should I prepare for surgery?', 'How long will surgery take?', 'How much tissue will be removed?', 'How will you decide how wide the lumpectomy margins should be?']
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['Do you take my insurance? ... ', 'Which hospital are you affiliated with? ... ', 'What is your background? ... ', 'Is this a solo or a group practice? ... ', 'Do you have any subspecialties? ... ', 'What are your office hours? ... ', "What's your philosophy on…? ... ", 'Does the office respond to emails?']