Prepare for your surgery
Your actions leading up to surgery can have a huge impact on your recovery and long-term health. Fitter patients who are able to improve their health and activity levels recover from surgery more quickly and with fewer complications.
The Royal College of Anaesthetists Fitter Better Sooner website (external link) provides information on how to prepare for surgery and get the best possible outcome. With tips and resources on improving your fitness, losing weight, reducing your blood pressure and more.
The Versus arthritis team in their Let's Move for Surgery website (external link) have created tailor made exercise routines to prepare you for a range of planned procedures and this is supported by their Surgery Toolkit booklet (opens in new window) containing advice and support from patients and healthcare workers.
Finally to support you whilst you wait the My Planned Care website (external link) provides information about waiting times at your local hospital.
Below are some videos to help you get fit in preparation for your operation (external links):
