Planning for Surgery
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.
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
Download our Pre-Surgery Guide for the following locations:
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
