We recognize how much thought and preparation goes into planning for surgery. To help you get ready a team of parents, teens and staff created this part of the Web site to provide information about the surgery experience and answer your questions.

At Children's we know everyone's experience is individual and unique. We are committed to working as a team to meet you and your family's needs.

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Helping Parents Prepare for Your Child's Surgery

Getting Ready

Parent's Checklist

Questions for Your Child’s Care Team

Self Care Tips for Parents

What Happens Before Surgery?

What Happens During Surgery?

What Happens After Surgery?

Staying Overnight

How to making sure your child’s care needs are being met; Rapid Response Team

View Pre-Surgery Video Tour for Parents

Helping Teens Prepare for Surgery

Checklist

Common Questions

Questions for Your Care Team

Questions Asked During Pre-Op screening

What to Bring the Day of Surgery

What Happens Before Surgery

What Happens After Surgery

What Happens During Surgery

Staying Overnight

Tap into the support of the Children's Youth Advisory Council

View Pre-Surgery Video Tour for Teens

Parents Helping Kids Prepare for Surgery

Getting Ready for Surgery

What to Bring the Day of Surgery

What Happens Before Surgery

What Happens During Surgery

What Happens After Surgery

Read-along Coloring Book (PDF to print and color)

View Pre-Surgery Video Tour for Kids

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Attend a Pre-Surgery Walking Tour

The pre-surgery program walking tour at each site is the best way to learn about having surgery at Children's. Our pre-surgery programs are designed for patients, parents, and other family members. Information about Pre-Surgery Walking Tour Register for Pre-Surgery Walking Tour