{"id":713,"date":"2025-01-28T08:36:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T08:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/?page_id=713"},"modified":"2025-01-28T08:58:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T08:58:48","slug":"prehab","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/prehab\/","title":{"rendered":"Prehabilitation: Getting Fit for Surgery and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Surgery today is safer than it has ever been. The majority of patients make a full recovery and return to their previous level of health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Prehabilitation (Prehab)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prehab helps you prepare for medical treatment or surgery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It focuses on:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improving your fitness and nutrition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building mental resilience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimising any medical conditions that you may have.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is Prehabilitation Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It aims to strengthens your body and mind before treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It makes your body more resilient to treatment or surgery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps reduce complications such as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chest or wound infections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cardiac (heart-related) issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speeds up your recovery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps you return home sooner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This Webpage Provides Advice On:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Taking small steps to prepare your body and mind for surgery or treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exploring individual sections for more details and resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes links to local and national support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-713_0ce22c-ac .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-713_0ce22c-ac .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-713_0ce22c-ac\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-e7cfe409\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-142cd5e6\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-142cd5e6\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-efa5d8d9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"897\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-efa5d8d9\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/physical.jpg\" alt=\"someone waking for exercise\" title=\"physical\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/physical.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/physical-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/physical-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/physical-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4085a37b gb-headline-text\">Physical Activity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-45c795d1 gb-headline-text\">Being fit helps your body handle the stress of surgery better.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2dc1a421 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-icon__arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/prehab\/activity\/\">Physical Activity<span class=\"wp-block-button__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox='0 0 16 11' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><polygon points='0 4.7 13.1180124 4.7 9.44099379 1 10.4347826 0 16 5.5 10.4347826 11 9.44099379 10 13.1180124 6.3 0 6.3'><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-010a810a\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-010a810a\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-40c95353\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"897\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-40c95353\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"a healthy plate of food with vegetables, eggs and nuts\" title=\"nutrition\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/nutrition.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/nutrition-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/nutrition-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/nutrition-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-65ddfd6d gb-headline-text\">Nutrition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-620e9a3d gb-headline-text\">Eating well before an operation can have an impact on your journey through surgery.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2dc1a421 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-icon__arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/prehab\/nutrition\/\">Nutrition<span class=\"wp-block-button__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox='0 0 16 11' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><polygon points='0 4.7 13.1180124 4.7 9.44099379 1 10.4347826 0 16 5.5 10.4347826 11 9.44099379 10 13.1180124 6.3 0 6.3'><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-14b7a484\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-14b7a484\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-88aaeac3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"897\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-88aaeac3\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/feet-standing-on-weighing-scales.jpg\" alt=\"feet standing on weighing scales\" title=\"feet standing on weighing scales\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/feet-standing-on-weighing-scales.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/feet-standing-on-weighing-scales-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/feet-standing-on-weighing-scales-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/feet-standing-on-weighing-scales-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b56c1de1 gb-headline-text\">Weight Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6fdf1643 gb-headline-text\">Enter text enter text enter text enter text enter text.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2dc1a421 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-icon__arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/prehab\/weight-management\/\">Weight Management<span class=\"wp-block-button__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox='0 0 16 11' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><polygon points='0 4.7 13.1180124 4.7 9.44099379 1 10.4347826 0 16 5.5 10.4347826 11 9.44099379 10 13.1180124 6.3 0 6.3'><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-131d22ac\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-131d22ac\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-6880fadc\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"897\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-6880fadc\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/wellbeing.jpg\" alt=\"a female in a deep sleep\" title=\"wellbeing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/wellbeing.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/wellbeing-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/wellbeing-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/wellbeing-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fc37e770 gb-headline-text\">Emotional Wellbeing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dc3b473f gb-headline-text\">Improving your wellbeing can have a significant impact on your recovery.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2dc1a421 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-icon__arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/prehab\/wellbeing\/\">Emotional wellbeing<span class=\"wp-block-button__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox='0 0 16 11' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><polygon points='0 4.7 13.1180124 4.7 9.44099379 1 10.4347826 0 16 5.5 10.4347826 11 9.44099379 10 13.1180124 6.3 0 6.3'><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-be466fac\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-be466fac\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-956db9bb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"897\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-956db9bb\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/smoking.jpg\" alt=\"a dirty overflowing ashtray\" title=\"smoking\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/smoking.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/smoking-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/smoking-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/smoking-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e65ccdcc gb-headline-text\">Smoking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6dda4bff gb-headline-text\">Stopping smoking before surgery helps reduce the risk of complications.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2dc1a421 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-icon__arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/prehab\/smoking\/\">Smoking<span class=\"wp-block-button__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox='0 0 16 11' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><polygon points='0 4.7 13.1180124 4.7 9.44099379 1 10.4347826 0 16 5.5 10.4347826 11 9.44099379 10 13.1180124 6.3 0 6.3'><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-39a8a95d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-39a8a95d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-8e824476\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"897\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-8e824476\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/alcohol.jpg\" alt=\"someone pouring a glass of red wine\" title=\"alcohol\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/alcohol.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/alcohol-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/alcohol-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/alcohol-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-77767ad9 gb-headline-text\">Alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-777069f9 gb-headline-text\">Drinking too much alcohol makes it harder for your body to handle the surgery.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2dc1a421 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-icon__arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/prehab\/alcohol\/\">Alcohol<span class=\"wp-block-button__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox='0 0 16 11' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><polygon points='0 4.7 13.1180124 4.7 9.44099379 1 10.4347826 0 16 5.5 10.4347826 11 9.44099379 10 13.1180124 6.3 0 6.3'><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-366915c2\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-366915c2\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-b280a90b\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"897\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-b280a90b\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/conditions.jpg\" alt=\"paraphernalia relating to medical conditions such as Diabetes\" title=\"conditions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/conditions.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/conditions-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/conditions-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/11\/conditions-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-28aacc7d gb-headline-text\">Medical Conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-40f641fd gb-headline-text\">Although it may seem daunting,  a few small changes will make a big difference.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2dc1a421 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-icon__arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/prehab\/medicalconditions\/\">Medical Conditions<span class=\"wp-block-button__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox='0 0 16 11' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><polygon points='0 4.7 13.1180124 4.7 9.44099379 1 10.4347826 0 16 5.5 10.4347826 11 9.44099379 10 13.1180124 6.3 0 6.3'><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-15942d54\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-15942d54\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-469e24a7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"897\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-469e24a7\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design.jpg\" alt=\"Female performing breathing exercises\" title=\"Untitled design\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/preparingforsurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-80e5ace1 gb-headline-text\">Breathing Exercises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b5801bbb gb-headline-text\">Breathing complications are one 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