Frequently Asked Questions

Often, we will get asked the same questions on a regular basis. We have taken the time to list some of those questions, and their answers, below. If you have any questions, please see if they are answered below before asking them, and after reading the FAQs, if you find that your questions are still not answered, contact us!

Which is better- general or spinal anesthesia?

Find out the differences between general and spinal anesthesia.

If I have spinal anesthetic, will I be aware of what’s going on?

Find out more specifics of how spinal anesthetics work.

Will I have to have a spinal anesthetic?

Read more about requirements for spinal anesthetics.

I’m taking an herbal product. Do I need to discontinue it?

Information about herbal products and their connection with surgery.

Should I stop taking my vitamins?

Read more about vitamins and their connection with surgery.

I’m diabetic. Should I discontinue insulin?

More information regarding diabetes, and how it will affect your surgery.

Should I keep taking my blood pressure or heart medicine?

More information about heart medicines with respect to surgery.