DID YOU KNOW...
  • Always plan ahead for your return home as you will be limited in your movements for a time after surgery.
  • Pre-surgery exercise can aid your recovery time after surgery.
  • It is recommended that you take a daily multi vitamin for a period of time before surgery to help increase your nutrition state.
  • Stop smoking.

Patient & Carer

Smoking

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Before surgery it is absolutely essential to stop smoking. It is necessary to stop smoking at least two to four weeks before the planned procedure. Smoking impairs the transfer of oxygen to the healing tissues, which may increase healing time and the possibility of other complications.












































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