Surgery is stressful and scary. It can cause anxiety. Being prepared can help lessen those feelings. Here I review for patients how you can prepare in advance for your surgery to decrease the stress you may feel before your operation.

00:00 Intro
00:25 stress and anxiety
00:47 read information packet
00:55 watch educational videos
01:16 complete prehab exercises
01:42 skin wash
01:58 stop certain medications
03:00 pick up postop medications
03:46 received a walker
03:54 eat nutritious high fiber diet
04:17 stop alcohol
04:41 sleep hygiene
05:02 start preop acetaminophen
06:05 be ready and prepared to leave your home
06:51 fasting before operation
07:27 which morning medications to take
07:33 set your alarm

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