Have a follow-up examination. After any treatment, visit the doctor again to make sure you are on the road to recovery. This is especially true for postoperative complications, which happen frequently even when the care is good. The sooner you notice and report such problems, the easier it is to deal with them effectively. Get a second opinion.
Doctors often have different outlooks on the nature and treatment of illness.
When considering non-emergency surgery, a second opinion is absolutely essential. A different perspective also can be helpful in diagnosing and treating a chronic illness. If you still have doubts after a second opinion, get a third. Demand discipline for negligent doctors. Invest in your own health and safety by speaking out against medical malpractice.