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Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This booklet gives general information on preparing for surgery and hospital stay with the focus on the best recovery possible. Find information on how to prepare yourself in the months, weeks, and days before your surgery as well as very specific information on how to get ready the night before and morning of surgery. We also describe generally what to expect before and after surgery. Use this booklet along with the information we give you on about your specific surgery. (English) Colour
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265551Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This booklet gives general information on preparing for surgery and hospital stay with the focus on the best recovery possible. Find information on how to prepare yourself in the months, weeks, and days before your surgery as well as very specific information on how to get ready the night before and morning of surgery. We also describe generally what to expect before and after surgery. Use this booklet along with the information we give you on about your specific surgery. (English) Colour
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265584Stomach/Gastric Surgery (Gastrectomy) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You are having surgery (an operation) to remove a part or all of your stomach. If only part of your stomach is removed, we call it a ‘partial gastrectomy’. The remaining part of your stomach is reconnected to your esophagus and small bowel (small intestine). If all of your stomach is removed, we call it a ‘total gastrectomy’. A new ‘stomach’ is made using part of your small bowel. Your esophagus is attached to your small bowel. Replaces catalogue #265495 (English) Colour
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265594Anal – Rectal Surgery: Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Information for those who are having hemorrhoid surgery (Hemorrhoidectomy) to remove hemorrhoids (swollen veins located in the lower anus) or anal surgery for an abscess or fistula, to drain an infection (an abscess) of an anal gland, or to repair a tear in the lining of the anus. (English) Colour
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265587Butting Out For Safer Surgery [English] Permalink Public
The longer you go without smoking before surgery, the greater the benefits and the less chances of complications after surgery. This pamphlet explains how smoking can affect your recovery, the advantages of quitting, and the free services available to help you quit smoking. (English) Black & White
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265982TransUrethral Resection for a Bladder Tumour (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Information booklet on your surgery and recovery at home after having bladder tumour surgery. You are having surgery (an operation) to remove a tumour from the inside wall of your bladder. You might hear the surgery called a TURBT (say ter-bit). Replaces #265738 (English) Colour
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265737Lumbar 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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265799Lumbar 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
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265800Looking after your Feeding Tube at Home - Balloon Gastrostomy Tube (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Peace Arch Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Royal Columbian Hospital, Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet gives you instructions for patients/families/caregivers on how to care for your newly inserted balloon gastrostomy tube at home. This includes how to look after your skin around the tube, how to check the tube each week and what to do if the tube leaks, blocks, or accidentally falls out. (English) Colour
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266019Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This handout provides an overview of the anterior cruciate ligament repair surgery and includes information on caring for yourself at home. Replaces #265920 (English) Colour
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