Signs and Symptoms to Watch for

This section is a series of signs and symptoms to watch for after the surgery.

Terms of communication

The most effective way to reach your nurse is to send her an email.

Please note that response times may take up to 2 business days (1 business day for patients operated < 1 week ago).

The nursing team is at your service for up to 1 month after surgery (with some exceptions). After this period, we invite you to address your questions to your family doctor or your surgeon during your next consultation.

Please note that the Clinique Michel Gagner does not operate 24 hours a day and therefore cannot replace emergency services. If you are concerned about your health situation outside of business hours, please go to the emergency room or call 811 (for patients living in Quebec).

When to go to the emergency room

Chills and persistent fever of >38.5 Co (101 Fo)

Continuous bleeding or discharge from your incisions

Progressive pain and swelling of the abdomen

Persistent vomiting

Persistent cough or difficulty breathing

Purulent discharge (pus) from one of your incisions

Heat, redness, swelling or discharge from one or more incision sites

Blood in the stool

Blood in vomit

Pain, swelling or redness of one or more lower limbs

Sensation of "Rice Krispies" at the incision sites

Chest pain

Signs of dehydration (dark brown urine, dry tongue/lips, persistent dizziness, weakness)

Particularity

If you experience any of these signs and symptoms, it is important to get to emergency services as soon as possible.

If you go to the emergency room

If you are in the Montreal area, go to:

Hôpital Sacré-Cœur de Montréal
5400 Boul. Gouin Ouest
Montréal, Québec H4J 1C5

Particularity

Please inform us of your health condition by contacting the Clinique Michel Gagner office at (514) 922-5055 or by e-mail by contacting your nurse.

Bariatric Centres of Expertise in Quebec:

Hôpital général de Montréal
Hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé
Hôpital Pierre Boucher
Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec
Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu du Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke
Hôpital de Montmagny
Hôpital Sainte-Croix
Hôpital Sainte-Croix
Hôpital Le Royer
Hôpital de Saint-Jérôme

Bariatric Centres of Expertise outside Quebec:

Hôpital de Saint-Jérôme
Ottawa Hospital (Civic Campus)
Toronto Western Hospital
St. Michael's Hospital
Humber River Hospital
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Richmond Hospital
Royal Jubilee Hospital
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital
Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre