Focus on your diet
What you eat before and after surgery affects how quickly you recover.
Eating poorly before surgery increases your risk of infection and poor wound healing. It can also lead to a longer stay in hospital.
Learn more
Your treating team is ready to help you learn more about the right foods to eat, your weight before surgery and tips on how to improve your nutrition.
If you have any questions after viewing this video, write them down so you can ask your healthcare team at your next appointment.
More information
To see the recommended amounts and kinds of foods you need to eat for health and wellbeing, check out the Australian guide to healthy eating (external site), an easy-to-understand visual tool.
Be LifeFit-SurgFit
Learn more about how preparing your body and your mind before surgery through LifeFit-SurgFit can set you up for the best outcome and a quicker recovery.