8 | CMH-OHSU Health Orthopedic Clinic PREPARING FOR SURGERY There are several things you should do before your joint replacement surgery, including: • Getting medical clearance for surgery • Planning ahead for hospital bills • Improving your health for a better recovery • Preparing your home for surgery My plan for surgery I am working toward surgery. My surgeon’s name is . My tentative surgery date is . I may need to stay in the hospital nights.
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