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Questions to Ask your Doctor AFTER Surgery

Questions - Joe Niekro FoundationNow that you are through your surgery and ready for your first post-op appointment, here are a few questions you will want to be sure and ask:

  • What possible side effects should I look for after treatment?
  • What are the signs of infection?
  • What do I do about constipation?
  • What kind of timeframe am I looking at for recovery?
  • Is it possible to completely recover from treatment of a Brain aneurysm/AVM/Stroke?
  • What activities am I allowed to do?
  • What medications am I allowed to take?
  • Am I permitted to drive?
  • Can I drink alcohol?
  • Can I have sex and when?
  • Can I dye my hair?
  • What other types of doctors do you recommend I see? Do I need to schedule an appointment with a Neurologist, Neurophysiologist, Neuropsychiatrist?
  • How can I help myself recover?
  • Who do I call if I have questions about how I am feeling?
  • Will there be any follow-up after treatment?
  • I am nervous about the hardware that will be used to treat my brain aneurysm; if I bump my head will the coils/clips come undone?
  • What is DVT (deep vein thrombosis)? What are the symptoms?
  • Am I allowed to leave the country?
  • Can I fly in an airplane?
  • Are there support groups available?

Remember that no question is a bad question – so ask whatever you need to put your mind at ease, comfort your heart and walk away feeling some sense of relief.

To highlight our impact and convey our mission with clarity, we are excited to announce that the Joe Niekro Foundation is now the Niekro Aneurysm and AVM Foundation. We look forward to building on the Niekro legacy and continuing our mission!
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