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247 people had your surgery. Google didn't.

247 people had your surgery. Google didn't.

Real data beats a 2am Google spiral.

247 check-ins logged. Yours will help the next.
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Procedures
247
Check-ins
14
US States
I had surgery
Recovery tracking
Gallbladder removal
Appendix removal
Hernia repair
Colon/bowel surgery
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
C-section
Cardiac bypass
Wisdom teeth
Spinal surgery
Hysterectomy
Tonsillectomy
I had a diagnostic procedure
Diagnostic experience
Colonoscopy
Endoscopy
Biopsy
Steroid injection
I have an upcoming scan
Anxiety screener
MRI scan
CT scan
PET scan
Blood draw / IV
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Why honesty matters

Your real data helps real people

1

You help the next person

Someone exactly like you is googling at 2am terrified. Your real data — good days and bad — is what they need.

2

Nobody is judging

Everything is anonymised. Pain scores, low moods, difficult symptoms — all normal, all valuable, all private.

3

Don't skip hard days

Day 3 is often the hardest. If you skip it, future patients won't know that's normal. Your hard data matters most.

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About you

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Male
Female
Prefer not to say
Elective
Medically necessary
Emergency
Step 2 — Day 1 only

Anesthesia

These questions only appear on your first check-in

Why we ask Anesthesia type significantly affects early recovery experience. This helps future patients understand what to expect when waking up.
Type of anesthesia received *
General — fully unconscious
Spinal / epidural — numb, awake
Local — area only numbed
IV sedation / twilight
Did not receive anesthesia
Not sure what type
How long were you under / sedated? *
Under 1 hour
1–3 hours
3–6 hours
Over 6 hours
Not applicable
How did you feel waking up? *
Fine
Groggy
Nauseous
In significant pain
Shaking
Post-anesthesia nausea (PONV)? *
None
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Not applicable
Step 3

CO₂ gas pain

Laparoscopic surgery uses CO₂ gas that can cause referred pain

What is CO₂ pain? During laparoscopic surgery, carbon dioxide gas is used to inflate the abdomen. Remaining gas can cause sharp referred pain in the shoulders, chest, and neck — and many patients aren't warned about this.
CO₂ gas pain severity *
None
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Intense — one of the worst parts
Where did you feel it? (select all)
Right shoulder
Left shoulder
Both shoulders
Chest
Neck
Upper back
Did not experience
How long did it last? *
A few hours
About 1 day
2–3 days
Over 3 days
Did not experience
Were you warned about CO₂ pain beforehand? *
Yes, I was warned
No, nobody told me
Mentioned briefly, not in detail
Step 4

Medication tracking

Helps others understand real pain management

Prescription medications taken today (select all)
Oxycodone
Hydrocodone
Tramadol
Codeine
Naproxen Rx
Meloxicam
None prescribed
Is your medication working? *
Yes, managing well
Somewhat
Not well enough
Not taking medication
Pain management approach *
Prescription only
OTC only (ibuprofen/paracetamol)
Combination
Nothing / minimal
Overall pain control today *
Good — under control
OK — manageable
Poor — struggling
Inadequate — need help
Step 5

Recovery questions

Specific to your procedure

Final step

Today's check-in

Day 1 of your recovery

Pain right now (1–10) *
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2
3
4
5
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10
1–3: Mild 4–6: Moderate 7–9: Severe 10: Worst
Symptoms today (select all that apply)
Nausea
Fatigue
Bloating/gas
Constipation
Dizziness
None
Fever/chills
Wound redness/discharge
Sudden severe swelling
Difficulty breathing
Chest pain
Some symptoms may need medical attention.
Contact your doctor. For chest pain or breathing difficulty: seek care now.
Emergency: call 911
Mood today *
Good — staying positive
Okay — one day at a time
Low — feeling down
Anxious about recovery
Mobility today *
Mostly bed-bound
Moving around the house
Short walks outside
Near normal activity
Describe today in a sentence or phrase *
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Real data from real patients

Gallbladder removal
247 check-ins
247
Knee replacement
58 check-ins
58
Wisdom teeth
41 check-ins
41
Appendix removal
29 check-ins
29
Hernia repair
22 check-ins
22
C-section
18 check-ins
18
Colonoscopy
31 experiences
Endoscopy
24 experiences
Biopsy
17 experiences
MRI scan
23 experiences
CT scan
18 experiences

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