Before & After Surgery Guide

Your complete roadmap to successful joint replacement

Before Surgery

1

Consultation & Decision

Meet Dr. Aggarwal, understand your condition, discuss surgical and non-surgical options. Ask all your questions.

2

Pre-Surgical Tests

Blood tests, ECK, chest X-ray as advised. These help ensure you're surgery-ready.

3

Medications Review

Share your current medications. Some may need to be stopped before surgery.

4

Fasting Instructions

No food or water for 6-8 hours before surgery. You'll receive specific timings.

Day of Surgery

  • Arrive at hospital as advised (usually morning)
  • Wear loose, comfortable clothes
  • Bring someone to accompany you
  • Carry all medical reports
  • Anesthesia team will meet you

Recovery Roadmap

Week 1-2

Initial recovery. Focus on wound care, pain management, basic movement.

Week 3-6

Rehabilitation begins. Physical therapy, gradual walking, strength building.

Month 2-3

Building strength. Increased activity, less pain, better mobility.

After Surgery Do's & Don'ts

Do

  • Take medications as prescribed
  • Follow physical therapy
  • Keep wound clean and dry
  • Use ice for swelling
  • Attend follow-up visits

Don't

  • Don't soak the wound
  • Don't overexert
  • Don't skip exercises
  • Don't lift heavy objects
  • Don't drive until cleared

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