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Surgery can be hard on your body and mind. Being at your best when having surgery will reduce risks.

Having surgery is about preserving your quality of life. If you are sick, your surgery could be cancelled. Or, you may need to wait longer for it. Better health can mean a faster and better recovery, and a shorter hospital stay

There are things you can do to help get ready for surgery. As well as helping you in recovery, this could improve your independence.

There are things you can do to help you be ready for surgery which will also help your recovery too.

Wellbeing

Improving your wellbeing before surgery can help you to recover more easily...

Smoking

Stopping smoking before your operation can improve your recovery...

Food

Being overweight or underweight can increase the risks when having an operation…

Diabetes

People with diabetes need to have good blood glucose control before their surgery can go ahead...

Alcohol

Alcohol can be hazardous to your health. It also affects the way your body responds to surgery...

Pain management

Ir's important to find ways to help manage your pain ahead of your surgery...

Exercise

Exercise is key to maintaining good physical health and mental wellbeing...

Sleep

There are many reasons to try and improve the quality of your sleep before your surgery...

Acknowledgement

This website and its contents have been guided and supported by the team behind prepwell.co.uk, South Tees Hospitals and their partners. We give our sincere thanks and appreciation for their input and ongoing support.