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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pre-Surgery
Patient Commitment form 6
Your Healthcare Team 8
What to Expect 11
Room-by-room Safety Reminders 11
Preparing your Body 13
Home Safety Assessment 14
Timeline and Tips
4-6 weeks before surgery 16
2-4 weeks before surgery 17
1 week before surgery 18
Day before surgery 19
Evening before surgery 20
Day of surgery 21
Shower Instructions 20-21
Packing for the Hospital 20
Surgery Day
What to Expect 23
Post-Surgery - Hospital Stay
What to Expect 26
Recovery After Surgery 26
Pain Relief 29
Physical and Occupational Therapy 30
Aids to Assist You During Recovery 32
Discharge 33
