How to Make Confident Decisions about Undergoing Surgery

When considering surgery, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Today, we're not just talking about whether surgery is recommended. We’re talking about making a decision in a way that feels informed. Grounded. Like the options are clear and the decision belongs to you. My guest today is Dr. Amelie Medley. Dr. Medley is a general surgeon at Hancock Health, working with women at all stages of life. Specifically this episode highlights: - How to know if surgery is truly necessary versus optional- What questions to ask (urgency, risks, alternatives, recovery expectations)- How to weigh benefits vs. risks in a way that feels personal and grounded- What robotic-assisted surgery is and how it compares to traditional methods- How to seek second opinionsMENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES We want to hear from you! Submit your mailbag questions here: [email protected] Learn more about Dr. Amelie Medley https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/amelie-medley-md/ Learn more about Hancock’s Surgery Center https://www.hancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/general-surgery/Surgical Site Infection Prevention from the CDChttps://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/hcp/surgical-site-infection/index.html Hancock Health Video - Why Can’t I Eat Before Surgery? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-tJCLyGdlI&list=PLvxgtlzFUFz98eNym78kedeVs_oeEbg7i&index=3Hancock Health Video - Robotic Assisted Surgical Technology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBRJ-3WWxMA&t=3s Mayo Clinic Care Network Health Library Resource - Minimally Invasive Surgeryhttps://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/minimally-invasive-surgery/ Hancock Health - Women’s Health Built for the Whole You:https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisisjustjenn.substack.com