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.