This is often done after you have received anesthesia, so it is not felt. You may be given a drug to help you relax, as well as any other medications that your doctor has ordered. A needle may be placed into a vein in your arm or wrist. This needle is attached to a tube that will supply your body with fluids, medication, or blood during and after the surgery. Special stockings may be placed on your legs.
Different operations take varying lengths of time.
Check with your doctor for more specific information on how long your operation will take. After you have been taken into the operating room, you will be moved to the operating table. Monitors will be attached to your chest, arms, and other parts of your body before the anesthetic is given. This information is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional care.