Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Surgery

• What kind of operation do you recommend for me?
• Do I need any lymph nodes removed? Will other tissues be removed? Why?
• What are the risks of surgery? Will I have any lasting side effects?
• Will I need a colostomy? If so, will the stoma be permanent?
• How will I feel after the operation?
• If I have pain, how will it be controlled?
• How long will I be in the hospital?
• When can I get back to my normal activities?

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