Optimising your weight and eating a healthy diet before surgery will help you in your recovery.

This is because it can:

• promote good wound healing
• help your body fight infections
• help maintain your strength

The key is to eat a variety of healthy foods from each of the 5 food groups:

• Vegetables
• Fruit
• Wholegrains
• Protein
• Dairy products

Please contact your GP or an accredited dietitian to optimise your weight or if you have experienced unexplained weight loss.

Resources:

Australian Dietary Guidelines | https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/

Dietitians Association of Australia | https://dietitiansaustralia.org.au/