WEBVTT 00:01.600 --> 00:04.200 Like fingerprints, each person is unique 00:04.300 --> 00:07.200 just like each person's best choice for treatment. 00:07.300 --> 00:11.600 So while the next-door neighbor may require surgery for a similar condition, 00:11.700 --> 00:14.000 it may not be the best choice for you. 00:14.000 --> 00:16.900 You may not realize you even have a choice. 00:17.000 --> 00:20.500 From treatments to doctors to hospitals - you can choose. 00:21.000 --> 00:22.333 And we're here to help you. 00:22.600 --> 00:27.000 Our goal is to provide the knowledge you need to make smarter decisions. 00:27.200 --> 00:30.500 And smarter decisions lead to better results. 00:30.666 --> 00:31.833 Welcome to Welvie. 00:32.000 --> 00:35.900 I'll be your guide, showing you the ins-and-outs of the how this site works. 00:36.000 --> 00:41.100 We've broken it down into six simple steps, which take you from diagnosis to recovery. 00:41.500 --> 00:46.500 Complete the steps, and you'll be better prepared to make the best choices along the way. 00:46.800 --> 00:48.000 Here's the first one: 00:49.000 --> 00:55.500 Just think about it: You probably spent more time making breakfast this morning than you did with your doctor on your last visit. 00:55.666 --> 01:00.600 That's not a lot of time. You need to make every second count. 01:01.333 --> 01:04.333 Step One is called Get the Right Diagnosis. 01:04.500 --> 01:07.333 Here I will ask you some questions about how you feel. 01:07.500 --> 01:11.333 The questions are designed to help you better explain what's happening with you, 01:11.500 --> 01:15.000 so when you have the doctor's attention, you make the most of it. 01:16.500 --> 01:20.666 You may not realize it, but you have the right to interview your doctor. 01:20.766 --> 01:23.666 After all, your doctor works for you. 01:24.166 --> 01:26.833 Step Two is called Find the Right Doctor. 01:27.000 --> 01:32.500 Here we walk you through a sample doctor/patient interview so you'll get an idea of what to ask your doctor 01:32.600 --> 01:35.333 and what sort of answers you should be looking for. 01:36.333 --> 01:40.900 Right now, it may seem like your recommended surgery is your only option, 01:41.000 --> 01:46.666 but Step Three will show you that in most cases there are at least three options to choose from. 01:47.500 --> 01:51.666 Maybe it's physical therapy, or a drug remedy, or a less invasive option. 01:52.000 --> 01:54.167 Whatever it is, you should know. 01:54.500 --> 01:59.666 This step is called Make a Decision, we want you to understand that there are options out there for you. 01:59.900 --> 02:02.700 And we help you investigate the benefits of each. 02:04.000 --> 02:08.666 Now once we make it to this point, it'll be time for you to schedule a visit with your doctor. 02:09.000 --> 02:13.666 After meeting with him or her, you may decide that surgery is the best way to go. 02:14.333 --> 02:19.333 If it is, then Step Four, Learn About Hospitals, will be your next step. 02:19.500 --> 02:24.666 Here we talk about the many places surgery is performed and how they differ from each other. 02:24.666 --> 02:31.333 We also get a chance to hear what an anesthesiologist does and why she's an important member of your health care team. 02:33.000 --> 02:37.000 One of the best ways to ensure a good outcome is being properly prepared. 02:37.167 --> 02:41.333 When everything is taken care of, the only thing left to do is get better. 02:42.000 --> 02:48.233 With Step Five, Prepare for Surgery, we go through all you'll need to do before your operation. 02:48.500 --> 02:52.666 We'll even help you set up a to-do list and a calendar of events and reminders. 02:54.500 --> 02:57.333 Once the surgery is done, there's still plenty to do. 02:57.500 --> 03:01.833 Your recovery at home is just as important as the operation itself. 03:02.666 --> 03:05.500 The last step is called Recover at Home. 03:05.666 --> 03:09.000 Here we help you get ready for your return from the hospital. 03:09.333 --> 03:13.167 We want to make sure that the healing process is a smooth one for you. 03:13.500 --> 03:16.833 This activities calendar is something you can fill out with your doctor. 03:17.000 --> 03:20.167 It will help you see when you'll be safely be back on your feet. 03:21.000 --> 03:23.333 As you can see, we have a lot to offer. 03:23.500 --> 03:27.333 But you can always know where you are in the process with the navigation bar. 03:27.500 --> 03:32.833 Also, if another surgery is on the horizon for you or someone close to you, we can help. 03:33.000 --> 03:38.000 You can create an unlimited number of My Welvie Profiles by clicking Add new. 03:38.333 --> 03:40.666 I also want to point out your Welvie Journal. 03:41.000 --> 03:44.500 It logs all the information you've told us into a single document. 03:44.666 --> 03:47.167 You can view it and edit it at anytime, 03:47.333 --> 03:50.500 and we encourage you to print it out to take it to your doctor. 03:50.666 --> 03:55.000 If you decide on surgery, then take the journal with you to the hospital, too. 03:55.833 --> 04:01.000 Surgery might be your best option, but it's important to know what else is out there for you. 04:01.333 --> 04:03.666 That's why we created this process, 04:03.900 --> 04:08.167 to help you make a more informed and better decision about your treatment. 04:08.500 --> 04:11.500 We believe that knowledge can be real healing power. 04:11.333 --> 04:14.833 So let's give good results a better chance. 04:15.000 --> 04:20.000 Ready to get started?