In the hospital

DON’T FORGET TO TAKE WITH YOU:

• A complete list of your routine medications including doses and times;
• All papers for hospital admission including a copy of insurance cards;
• Any equipment ( crutches, stockings, etc. ) requested by your physician.

The surgical procedure will take about 1 to 2 hours.
It will be preceded by a pre-surgical preparation and followed by monitoring in the recovery room. The time away from your room will be longer than the operation time due to time needed for your preparation for surgery, administration of anesthesia, and monitoring as you recover from the anesthetic. Special care is taken to relieve pain. Do not hesitate to call, even in the middle of the night, to obtain relief. Regular checks will be made by the nurses.

Specialized personnel will, from day one after the surgery, take care of your recovery, by defining the most suitable rehabilitation program for you and accompanying you through the gradually recovery process.