Preparing for Total Joint Replacement | 17 COUNTDOWN TO SURGERY 1-2 weeks before surgery Make eating healthy easier We recommend that you prepare and freeze meals a few weeks before your surgery so you have easy, healthy meals for your recovery. It may also be helpful for you to stock up on individually packaged drinks or a water bottle to make carrying drinks easier after your surgery. Read more on page 34 about eating well before and after your surgery to help you recover. Make your home safe You may need to make some changes to your home as you recover. Make sure your home is clean and orderly before you have surgery, so cleaning won’t be necessary when you return. Remove tripping hazards Remove clutter and tripping hazards where you will be walking. Make sure your walker will fit through tight spaces and doorways. Tape down loose carpet edges that stick up. Remove throw rugs until you recover and are more stable. If you have pets that tend to be underfoot, maybe have a neighbor or friend babysit your pet(s) until you recover and are more stable on your feet. Take care of you Please ensure that you are being careful to not injure yourself prior to surgery. Any small injury, including scratches, rashes or infections on your body can pose a risk for you. Let the health care team know immediately if you have any skin issues or injuries.
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