Preparing for Surgery

This webpage will provide you with useful information about how you can prepare yourself for surgery. ‘Prehabilitation’ is all about undertaking good preparation for your body and mind before your surgery. Taking some simple steps to maintain your health and fitness can reduce your risk of complications and improve your wellbeing now and in your recovery. Helping you to “wait well” for surgery.

In the run up to having surgery, there are things you can do to get ready. If you’re in good health you’re more likely to recover better after surgery, have fewer complications and get the maximum benefit from your treatment. Making lifestyle improvements in the following areas can make a real difference to your outcome from surgery and for your health and wellbeing in general.

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Wellbeing

Better wellbeing before surgery helps you recover after surgery.

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Smoking

Stopping smoking really is the best thing anyone can do to reduce the risk of a bad result after surgery.

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Food

Eating a balanced diet and keeping a healthy body weight will help to minimise the risks.

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Diabetes

Waiting for surgery can make managing health conditions like diabetes more challenging.

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Alcohol

Alcohol can also cause your body to respond badly to surgery.

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Exercise

Exercise is key for good physical and mental wellbeing.

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Sleep

Plenty of sleep is very important after surgery.

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Pain management

Good pain management in the time before your surgery is important.

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Recreational Drugs

Recreational Drugs should not be used 24 hours before surgery.