Make life easier and safer after surgery. Reduce household hazards now. By planning ahead now, you'll have less to worry about during recovery.

No matter how your incision was closed, follow these tips to help your incision heal once you get home.

Tips to help you use the toilet safely after hip surgery.

Use the tips on this sheet to help keep your new hip safe while sleeping after hip surgery.

Learn about the different types of medicines that can be used to treat GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).

You've had painful attacks caused by gallstones. To treat the problem, your healthcare provider wants to remove your gallbladder. This surgery is called cholecystectomy.

Learn how to care for yourself when healing after thyroid surgery.

To speed healing after hernia surgery, take an active role in your recovery. These tips can help.

Here's what you need to know about caring for yourself after gallbladder surgery.

You need to empty a drainable pouch when it gets to be about one-third full. To empty your pouch, follow the steps described here in order.