Questions to ask before surgery
A starting list for your pre-surgical visit
Sources checked: September 2026
The short version
These are common starting questions before surgery — save the ones relevant to you to your upcoming appointment.
Questions people often bring to a pre-surgical visit.
Questions you may want to ask
What should I do to prepare in the days before?
Which of my medications should I pause, and when?
Will I have drains, and for how long?
What activity restrictions should I expect afterward?
When will I get my pathology results?