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Exercise
Around 5000-1000 steps per day will improve your hear and lung function and prepare you for anaesthetic and the demands of recovery
Diet
Do not calorie count and lose weight in the run up to surgery – your body will NOT have the building blocks to heal otherwise.
- 60-80g of protein per day in the weeks running up to surgery will equip you with better healing potential
- Arnica tablets in the week before and during your recovery can reduce swelling and bruising to expedite recovery
- Stop supplements like cod liver oil and St John’s wort that can enhance bleeding
Lifestyle
- Be free from nicotine vapes and cigarettes for 2 weeks prior to surgery
- Avoid heavy alcohol intake in the week prior to surgery
- Any new medicine must be discussed with your surgeon
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