Getting yourself in shape before your surgery is important, as it will positively impact on how well your surgery goes and your recovery afterwards.
Shape Up 4 Surgery
On these pages you will find lots of information and you will hear from some of the team you might meet when you come into hospital for surgery.
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Physical
Resources to help you increase your activity levels in the lead up to your operation.
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Lifestyle
Our lifestyle has a big impact on our general health. Find resources and advice for improving yours here.
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Awareness
Learn about how smoking and drinking alcohol negatively affects your ability to prepare for surgery.
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Next Steps
The final step in your plan is to access all the information and resources available to support you before you come into hospital for your surgery.
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Contact Us
Key contact information for our hospitals
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Your Surgery
Information about what will happen during your operation and advice on how to recover well.
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Information for professionals
Background to the Shape up for Surgery campaign for health workers