Preparing for surgery

As your surgery approaches, there are things you can do to prepare such as:

• doing hip exercises
• practicing mobility techniques
• doing breathing exercises
• preparing your home for your needs after surgery
• planning what you will need to bring for your hospital stay
• doing relaxation techniques
• learning about cleansing your skin and your food and liquid restrictions before surgery

You will read about each of these topics in this section. 

Source: Allina Health's Patient Education Department, Hip Replacement, fifth edition, ortho-ah-90139
Reviewed by: Allina Health's Patient Education Department experts
First published: 10/01/2000
Last reviewed: 05/04/2015