Preparing for Surgery

Things to plan in the weeks leading up to hospital:

• Arrange for someone to pick you up from hospital
• Consider if you will need assistance at home in the days or weeks following surgery and begin making plans
• Review your medications and speak with your surgeon about which, if any, you might need to pause
• Complete your surgical checklist
• Arrange payment and speak with your health fund about your coverage
• Pack your hospital bag
• Eat and exercise as recommended
• Avoid any cuts, scratches or other damage to your skin which might risk infection