What can YOU do to possibly improve the outcome of your future joint replacement surgery?

• Modifiable (something you can fix!) risk factors

  • If you have diabetes, get blood sugar under control

  • If you smoke, stop smoking!

  • Smoking cessation is an absolute requirement for me. We will check the lab to see if you truly stopped smoking

  • If you are obese, lose weight in a healthy manner!

  • If you are currently using narcotic medications, reduce or eliminate their use

  • If you have depression or anxiety, get professional help for treatment

  • If you have any dental problems, please take care of them at least one month prior to the surgery

  • If you have any medical conditions, make sure that they are under control. Please talk to your provider

• If you have bleeding, clotting, or inflammatory disorders, please communicate with me. Also, discuss all of your allergies and medications that you are taking with your PCP.

• Healthy diet and healthy, active lifestyle

  • Consume well-balanced diets including fruits, vegetables, and protein

  • If you ask me what supplements you should be taking, I would say you could take iron, Vitamin D, calcium, amino acids

  • Stay positive!

• Enlist a family member or friend to be your “joint replacement coach” through your preparation prior to the surgery and the recovery process

• Exercise (see the package)

• Engage

  • Take an active role. Ask questions. Attend classes. Read through the materials. Having ownership of the process is going to pay huge dividends at the end.