Patient Education Resources

Guidelines After General Surgery

This pamphlet gives guidelines to follow after having general surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French and Arabic.

Guidelines After General Surgery [Arabic]

إرشادات بعد إجراء العملیات ال جراحیة

Having a Ureteral Stent: After Urological or Endoscopic Surgery

This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are going home with a ureteral stent inserted. It explains how long you will have the stent, how it is put in, care instructions, removal, possible side effects, and common problems you may have.

Having an Epidural After Surgery

An epidural is a way to give you pain medicine after surgery. This pamphlet explains what to expect for pain when you have an epidural and explains possible side effects. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Healthy Eating After Your Transplant

This pamphlet gives tips for healthy eating and explains how to make healthy food choices. Information about reading food labels, making your recipes healthy, safe food handling, and eating out is included. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Hernia Repair

This pamphlet describes different types of hernia surgery, how a hernia is repaired, and how to care for yourself after surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Hernia Surgery as an Outpatient

A hernia forms when an outer wall of muscle breaks open or tears allowing organs to fall through the opening. This pamphlet includes what to expect from your surgery, pain control, exercises, and aftercare. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Hip Fracture Recovery Guide - Valley Regional Hospital

Information about hip surgery after a fracture. Topics include: what to expect before, during, and after surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Hip Replacement Surgery: Aberdeen Hospital

This guide outlines information about hip replacement surgery at the Aberdeen Hospital.

Hip Replacement Surgery: Cape Breton Regional Hospital

This guide outlines information about hip replacement surgery at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.