What to Expect of the Thoracic Surgery Process

Patient Information About Major Thoracic & Esophageal Surgery

It is natural to have many concerns and questions about "major surgery". We feel that the more you know about the process, the less you will worry about the steps necessary to return you to a state of good health. The following are some general guidelines which we hope will help you understand the steps in this process.

Preparing for Your First Clinic Visit

• Your first clinic visit - what to bring & what to expect

Preparing for Your Surgery & Hospital Stay

• Pre-admission visit
• Before surgery
• Day of surgery

Surgery

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Recovering at the hospital
• At home instructions for chest/lung surgery (PDF)
• At home instructions following esophagectomy surgery (PDF)
• At home instructions after fundoplication surgery
• Benign esophageal surgery commonly asked questions (PDF)

Diet Instructions

• Home soft diet instructions following esophageal/stomach surgery (PDF)
• Full liquid diet ideas and suggestions (PDF)

Important Information about Nutritional & Herbal Supplements