Colorectal Surgery - Duke University Medical Center
Colorectal Surgery - Duke University Medical Center
Colorectal Surgery - Duke University Medical Center
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What can I expect before my surgery<br />
Once you have a date for your surgery, you can expect:<br />
• You may be given an appointment to be seen for a visit at <strong>Duke</strong> South Clinic 2D before<br />
your surgery or get a phone call<br />
• At this appointment or phone call, someone will look at your past medical history and the<br />
medicines that you take now. Please bring all of your medicines that you take with you to<br />
this appointment<br />
• You may be told that you will need some blood work , Xrays or see a special doctor like<br />
a Cardiologist (heart doctor) or Pulmonologist (lung doctor) before your surgery<br />
• You will be told what you need to do on the day of your surgery and where you need to<br />
go on the day of your surgery<br />
• You will be told what changes you may need to make in your diet before your surgery<br />
• You may meet with someone from anesthesia who will discuss with you the way that will<br />
be used to help control your pain during your surgery<br />
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