Preparing for Surgery

Managing Your Pain

We know that our patients may not be feeling well after surgery. Our goal is to make you as comfortable as possible. Your nurse will ask you to help "measure" your pain, using the scale below, as well as to explain where it hurts and what it feels like. Based on your input, your doctor and nurse will administer pain therapy, so it is important to respond honestly.

Help us measure your pain by using this scale:

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