Getting to know NewWoman™ and Dr. Wilkie
Before your surgery
About your surgery
After your surgery
What to expect
What can I do?
What is the expected etiquette at NewWoman Canada™?
How much experience does Dr. Wilkie have with your surgery?
What tests and preparation should I have before surgery?
What should I do on the day of surgery?
What medications should be stopped before surgery?
Where will the surgery be done?
What kind of anaesthesia will be used (general, local or regional)?
How long will the procedure take?
How successful is the procedure?
What are the risks associated with the surgery?
What happens if I am having my period when surgery is planned?
If I need blood, how do I use my own blood?
How long will I have to stay after the surgery?
How will I feel after surgery?
How much pain is there after surgery? How is it treated?
Will I be going home with a catheter?
How should I keep my bowel function normal?
When can I take a bath after surgery?
Can I use a tampon during my period?
I feel something abnormal in my vagina.
How long should I have bleeding or discharge after surgery?
I have had a lot of itching after surgery. Is this normal?
When can I travel after surgery?
Can I go to Massage Therapy, Spa or Fitness Centre after surgery?
When can I have sex after surgery?