This is what we want you to do:

Both before and after surgery, it is vital that you conduct a healthy lifestyle. This includes

• Reducing/stopping smoking. For tips on quitting smoking, click here
• Reducing/stopping alcohol consumption. Support on cutting down on the amount of alcohol you drink can be found here.
• Avoiding stress. Stress causes physical changes in the body designed to help you take on threats or difficulties. For more information on identifying and managing stress, click here .
• Dealing with anxiety. Anxiety is a feeling of unease, worry or fear. Everyone feels anxious at some point in their life, but for some people it can be an ongoing problem. For more information, click here.
• Handling depression. Difficult events and experiences can leave us in low spirits or cause depression.
  Click here for advice on how to deal with depression.
• Anaemia management - As part of your preparation for major surgery, you will be tested for anaemia and managed appropriately by your ERAS+ team. For more information click here
• Being diagnosed with cancer. Macmillan can help if you need practical advice, support, or general information about being diagnosed with cancer. For more information click here