Helping your surgeon
If you have adjustable stitches, you can help your surgeon by relaxing, listening carefully and following the instructions they give you.
Lifestyle changes
If you smoke, stopping smoking now may reduce your risk of developing complications and will improve your long-term health.
Try to maintain a healthy weight. You have a higher risk of developing complications if you are overweight.
Regular exercise should help to prepare you for the operation, help you to recover and improve your long-term health. Before you start exercising, ask the healthcare team or your GP for advice.