what are questions to ask before surgery?
['Why is the surgery needed? ... ', 'Are there any alternatives? ... ', "What will happen if I don't get the surgery? ... ", 'What will my recovery be like? ... ', 'Should I get a second opinion? ... ', 'How long will I be in the hospital? ... ', 'When, and for how long, will visitors be allowed? ... ', 'What are the benefits of my surgery and how long will they last?']