Asking your doctor how non-opioid pain-management options can help kickstart a smooth recovery and get you back to your ...

If you’ve ever needed a surgical procedure, chances are you were given strict instructions about abstaining from eating and drinking for a particular period of time before your surgery. While fasting ...

When you're about to have surgery, your diet may be the furthest thing from your mind. But what you eat before your procedure may help support your recovery. Your last meal before surgery should ...

Hernia surgery can be done in as little as 30–45 minutes, and you’ll usually be able to head home the same day. Following hernia repair surgery, you’ll need at least a week or two before you can ...

Certain supplements can interfere with bleeding, anesthesia, or healing before and after a surgery. Most healthcare providers recommend stopping all supplements (including vitamins, herbs, and ...

The VA National Center for Patient Safety has developed a free, downloadable pre-procedure evaluation template for procedures that require moderate sedation. The template identifies key features of ...