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B. Assure that you have your team in place to provide support during your recovery
C. Make sure that the procedure has been authorized by your insurance company
D. Complete all required tests, imaging and consultations sufficiently in advance
E. Understand which of your medications need to be discontinued before surgery (and how long before surgery they should be discontinued). For some new medications, the risk and time of discontinuance is yet to be determined. See for example Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Use is Associated With Increased Risk of Perioperative Complication and Readmission Following Shoulder Arthroplasty
F. Understand when you need to stop (1) eating and (2) drinking clear liquids prior to surgery.
G. Discuss postoperative pain management – what will be prescribed and who will manage pain medications
H. Discuss your exercise tolerance and your need for cane/walker or other walking aids.
I. Optimize your health, recognizing that any surgery can a challenge to a person’s overall condition
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