We're here to keep you as comfortable as possible.

At Sharp, our goal is to keep you safe and comfortable. While some pain is expected after surgery, our expert teams aim to help you safely manage your pain.

Managing your pain.

When it comes to managing pain after your surgery, we encourage you to:

• Talk to your doctor about the medicines and methods that work for you
• Be aware that opioids can be addictive and have serious side effects, including nausea, vomiting, itching, dizziness, severe constipation, confusion and breathing problems
• Let your nurse or doctor know immediately about any medication side effects you experience
• Ask your care team about alternative ways to manage your pain, such as mindfulness or heat and cold therapy

We'll ask you about your acceptable level of pain, which is the amount of pain you're able to tolerate without affecting your ability to function. We use a specific pain scale to help you manage your pain, which you can download and view below.

• Functional pain scale
• Functional pain scale (Spanish)
• Functional pain scale (Arabic)

Additional resources

The following PDFs are available to download:

• Managing Your Pain Brochure
• What to Ask Your Doctor Before Taking Opioids Checklist.

You can also watch our meditation videos below to learn more tips for your recovery.