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This webpage will provide you with useful information about how you can prepare yourself for…
Wellbeing and your surgery
Having surgery or treatment can be stressful. We understand that the time leading up to this can be worrying. This can make you feel anxious. It can be bad for your…
Smoking and your surgery
Quitting smoking is the best thing any smoker can do to improve their current and future health.
Stopping smoking before surgery means your heart and lungs don’t have to…
How do I improve my diet?
Many people struggle with having a balanced diet. This might be due to life or work pressure, existing medical conditions, or habits.
Being over or underweight may impair…
Exercise and your surgery
Improving your fitness, even a little, lowers your risk of complications and can lead to a smoother recovery. Big improvements in your fitness can be made within as little…
Alcohol and your surgery
The more alcohol you drink, the higher your risk of complications with your surgery. The UK Government recommends drinking no more than 14 units of alcohol a week.…
Pain management and your surgery
Waiting for surgery or treatment can be stressful and this might have a negative impact on your pain. That’s why it’s useful to manage your pain carefully in the…
Am I at risk of developing type 2 diabetes?
You can get help to make positive changes to your diet, weight and physical activity to significantly reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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Sleep and your surgery
Good quality sleep before and after your surgery is very important. This gives your body the chance to recover from the stress it’s been through.
It’s normal for people to…
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