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Preparing For Surgery
Practical guidance on the days and weeks before your procedure.
For information only — not medical advice. The content on this page is patient education to help you understand a condition or treatment. It is not a substitute for personalised assessment by a qualified clinician. Always consult your doctor or specialist about your own symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment decisions.
In the weeks before
Continue normal activity within comfort.
Optimise general fitness, sleep and nutrition.
Stop smoking if possible — it significantly improves healing and reduces complications.
If you take blood thinners, you will be given specific instructions about when to stop and restart.
The day before
You will receive admission instructions from the hospital, including fasting times and medication advice.
Pack a small bag with loose, comfortable clothing and any regular medication.
On the day
You will meet Mr Madi and the anaesthetic team before your procedure.
Most operations are completed the same day, with discharge that day or the next.
References & further reading
This information is for general patient education and is not a substitute for an individual consultation. Always seek personalised advice from a qualified spinal specialist.
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Every patient is different. The information on this page is a starting point — Mr Madi will tailor any plan to your specific imaging, symptoms and goals.