If you have medical concerns, definitely talk to your vet - even if you're not sure how to phrase the question, at least opening a dialogue might help. And if you're bringing a pet in for surgery, you should be able to talk to a doctor - if not immediately, at least at some point!

If it's something I can help with, let me know. At least, if you can give me an idea of what your concerns are, I might be able to help you come up with the right questions to ask....