If you’re preparing for joint replacement surgery or another elective or scheduled surgical procedure, take a look at this checklist, prepared by Calvert County Nursing Center's senior wellness experts. If you have additional questions or to learn more about our services, please fill out the Contact Form below.
Schedule a call or appointment with your surgeon or physician to get their specific advice. Ask them about potential complications that may occur, recovery time, any contraindications to the surgery or post-surgery restrictions and limitations. They may adjust your current medications, prescribe exercises or make dietary recommendations.
Exercise is almost always a good thing. Be in the best physical shape you can be. Check with your doctor first, as exercise can be contraindicated at times – especially for cardiac surgery.
Your body will generally recover better if you fuel it with a healthy, balanced diet including protein and fruits and vegetables. Again, your doctor may have recommendations for this or suggest a dietary or vitamin supplement.
Schedule a call or appointment with your surgeon or physician to get their specific advice. Ask them about potential complications that may occur, recovery time, any contraindications to the surgery or post-surgery restrictions and limitations. They may adjust your current medications, prescribe exercises or make dietary recommendations.
Will you need to avoid stairs? Will you need any equipment like a walker or tub seat? Will you need help at home for laundry or shopping or to drive to follow-up appointments? Call your insurer and get specific about what they will and won't pay for. Ask them how much and what type of therapy will be covered and what your co-pay will be.
