After Your Surgery - Recovering From Your Procedure
By Jennifer Heisler, RN, About.com Guide to Surgery
Some of what you'll face after surgery can be predicted -- and sometimes, the unexpected can happen, too. Be ready for either situation by knowing what to ask your doctor after your procedure, what signs and symptoms warrant a call to your surgeon, and when you can expect to get back to your normal life.
Potential Complications

Your surgery may be a textbook example of a great surgery, but being able to identify potential complications during your recovery -- and knowing what to do about them -- is important.
- Incision Care After Your Surgery
- Signs of an Emergency After Surgery
- How To Prevent Infection After Surgery
- Constipation and Surgery
Common Questions After Surgery

Your surgery is over, but the coming days and months may be puzzling ones. Here, answers to common questions that arise during a normal recovery from surgery.

