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Lumbar Surgery - Your Surgery & Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This surgery is usually done to relieve pressure on the spinal nerves or the spinal cord. This could be caused by a bulging disc, a narrowing of the spinal canal, worn out or injured disc(s), a tumour, a broken vertebra. Replaces # 265612 (English) Colour

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Lumbar Surgery - Your Day Surgery & Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery on your lumbar part of your spine. This surgery is usually done to relieve back or leg pain, numbness, and/or tingling in the back or leg, to repair broken vertebra, or treat other problems with the spine. Replaces #256098 (English) Colour

Preparing for Day Surgery (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

General information of patients coming in for Day Surgery. This includes what to do to prepare, what to bring with you on the day, where to go, as well as what to expect before and after surgery. It also tells you a bit about the hospital and what is available. (English) Colour

Foot or Ankle Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This handout provides an overview of your foot and ankle surgery and includes information on caring for yourself at home. Replaces #265925 (English) Colour

Hand Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This handout provides an overview of your hand surgery and includes information on caring for yourself at home. Replaces #265923 (English) Colour

Shoulder Repair (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This handout provides an overview of your shoulder repair surgery and includes information on caring for yourself at home. ‘Replaces #265929 (English) Colour

Shoulder Replacement Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This handout provides an overview of your shoulder replacement surgery and includes information on caring for yourself at home. Replaces #265931 (English) Colour

Total Laryngectomy (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You are having your entire larynx removed (total laryngectomy). This booklet tell you about your surgery, how to care for your stoma, how to care for your voice prosthesis (if you have one), and helpful information so the move from hospital to home is as easy as possible. We are here to help you and your family understand what to expect as you recover from surgery. (English) Colour

Chest or Lung Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet describe the different types of chest or lung surgery, how the surgery might be done, path to recovery in hospital, and recovery at home. A companion to “Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay” booklet. (English) Black & White

Hiatus Hernia Surgery [English] Permalink Public

A hiatus hernia is when the upper part of the stomach protrudes into the chest through a tear or weakness in the diaphragm. This booklet describes the surgical procedure as well as recovery, including diet and activity. (English) Black & White