Getting ready for surgery

As soon as you know you may be having an operation, it is good to think about the important things that you can do to:

  • make your operation safer
  • speed up your recovery.

Click on the blue button for advice and resources on how to become fitter and better prepared while you are waiting for or considering surgery. 

You will also find information on what to expect at each stage from now until after surgery.

Overview of anaesthesia 

  • You and anaesthesia
    Use this link for information on:
     
    • different types of anaesthetic
    • before the operation
    • discussing risks and options with your anaesthetist
    • the day of the operation
    • after the operation.

 

Anaesthetics for different surgical procedures

Use these links for information on anaesthesia and different surgical procedures.

Contact information

Anaesthetic Department

Level 4, Corridor B Main Outpatients

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

KT2 7QB

Telephone:

020 8934 3668