[header] How to prepare for bypass surgery [title] Keep all appointments with your surgeon. [step] They will schedule preoperative tests and give personalized instructions. Make sure that you feel sufficiently informed about the serious surgical procedure you'll be undergoing. 
[substeps] If you have any questions for the surgeon about what the operation entails or how long the recovery process will be, this is the time to ask. [title] Tell your surgeon about all medications you're taking and any allergies.