Waiting Well: Preparing yourself for surgery

Fitter patients who can improve their health and activity levels recover from surgery more quickly

They are also often good for your long-term health, so starting these before is the best way to benefit most from these lifestyle changes. What you do now can have a really big impact on your recovery and health.

Taking an active role in planning and preparing for your operation will help you feel in control, leave hospital sooner and get back to normal more quickly.

It is not too late to make a change

This website will give you advice on what you can do to get the best outcome from your surgery. 

You can find useful information in the links below and this video from the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

Whatever your current situation, we can give you important tips about: