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Getting Ready for My Surgery - For older children and teens (Eagle Ridge Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information for preparing for surgery for older children and teens (English) Colour

Left Atrial Appendage Closure: What to expect before, during, and after the procedure (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

For people on the waitlist for a left atrial appendage closure (LAAC). Describes what to expect before, during, and after the procedure. (English) Colour

Mobilizing at Home After Hip Surgery - Video [English] Permalink Public

How to safely move about at home after hip surgery (English)

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https://vimeo.com/channels/freshstart

Keep Your Move in the Tube [English] Permalink Public

Keep Your Move in the Tube is a way to move that helps you protect your breastbone (sternum) while it heals. It helps you move safely as you build up strength and recover from chest surgery. (English) Colour

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Your Heart Surgery Journey – Preparing for Surgery (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You are going to have heart surgery. We break this time frame into phases: before surgery, recovery in the hospital then when you get home. When you take an active part now, you can help your recovery after surgery. (English) Colour

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Your Heart Surgery Journey – Recovering at Home (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information in this book is intended as a reference for you and your family and as a guide for the next 6 to 8 weeks and beyond. The first 6 to 8 weeks after heart surgery are usually the most difficult. You might recover quite quickly if you were in good health before your surgery. However, your recovery could be slower if you were very sick before surgery or if you had a complication after surgery. (English) Colour

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Fallopian Tube and Ovary Surgery [English] Permalink Public

About your surgery and recovery from one of these surgeries: remove one of both fallopian tubes (salpingectomy), remove one or both ovaries (oophorectomy), or remove both the fallopian tube and ovary on one or both sides (salpingo-oophorectomy). (English) Black & White

How to Take Opioid Pain Medicine After Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

There are many ways you can help ease your pain. You have been prescribed an opioid medicine. This factsheet explains how to ease your pain after surgery, how to take opioids safely, and what side effects to watch for. We also give you added safety tips for opioid medicines. (English) Colour

Breastfeeding or Chestfeeding After Surgery - Is it safe? [English] Permalink Public

Your milk is the best food for your baby. We encourage you to breastfeed or chestfeed as soon as possible after surgery. We are here to support you. Read this booklet to learn about breastfeeding or chestfeeding after surgery. (English) Colour

Bland Embolization: Treating Liver Tumours [English] Permalink Public

Bland embolization is a way to treat tumours in the liver. Tumours need blood to grow. Bland embolization uses x-ray dye and small particles to block the supply of blood to the tumour. This helps stop the tumour from growing. Learn about what to expect before, during, and after a bland embolization. (English) Colour