After you and your doctor decide that surgery is the best treatment for your condition or injury, you may have a multitude of questions and concerns. Surgery is a major commitment because it affects your lifestyle for several weeks and sometimes months after surgery.
Planning for surgery can be overwhelming, but you can make it easier on yourself and on your family by being prepared and knowing what to expect.
Please use these resources to assist you in preparing for your orthopedic surgery
Preparing for Surgery: How Nutrition Can Improve Orthopedic Recovery
Did you know that preparing your body nutritionally before orthopedic surgery can improve recovery, reduce complications, and help you heal faster? In this video, Tahoe Forest Health System Wellness Dietitian Bret Sarnquist explains why orthopedic nutrition matters.
Pre-Surgery Nutrition: Eat for a Better Recovery
Learn how eating right before surgery can improve your recovery. Join Tara Delloiacono Thies, Registered Dietitian, as she shares tips for achieving a healthy body weight, balancing macronutrients, and optimizing your diet before joint replacement or repair.
Nutrition for Joint & Ortho Recovery
Tara Delloiacono Thies, Registered Dietitian specializing in orthonutrition, shares valuable tips for preparing nutritionally for joint replacement and orthopedic recovery.
