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The Emotional Aspects of Surgery: Coping Before & After Your Procedure

What to expect emotionally when having surgery. Find out what is normal and what is not when coping with surgical anxiety, fear and stress. Learn how to deal with the emotional part of surgery.

Coping & Transplantation-Life After Surgery

Receiving an organ transplant is a gift, but going on to live a happy and healthy life can take work. Learn how to cope with life after a transplant.

Coping After Your Joint Replacement Surgery

Learn what to expect when your joint replacement surgery is over and head home to recover from About.com Guide to Orthopedics Jonathan Cluett, MD.

Depression and Surgery

Identifying the signs and symptoms of depression can lead to faster treatment. A diagnosis of a serious injury or surgery can trigger an episode of depression. Find out the signs of depression here.

Returning to Exercise After Abdominal Surgery

Getting back to exercise after abdominal surgery should be done slowly and carefully, but it absolutely must be done. Get advice on the best approach from About.com Guide to IBD Amber J. Tresca.

Surgery Anxiety - Coping With Surgery Anxiety

Coping with surgery anxiety effectively is essential to having a successful surgical outcome. Share tips and strategies for coping with a fear of surgery that helped make surgery possible.

Understanding and Dealing With a Fear of Surgery

Surgery can be very scary. For some, it can cause full-blown panic attacks. Learn more about surgical anxiety and how to deal with it.

Women's Health and Sex After Surgery

After having gynecological surgery, returning to a healthy sex life isn't always quick or easy. Find out more here.
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