Strong for Surgery

Strong for Surgery is a program that works with surgeons and hospitals to provide tools like checklists that surgeons can use to assess your risks in four target areas: nutrition, blood sugar control, smoking cessation, and medications. You can lower your risk by being better prepared for your operation.

Strong for Surgery has developed tools and resources for patients facing surgery that are available here on the website. We suggest that you use them when you talk with your doctor. Bring copies of the checklists along to your visit and ask your doctor if any of these things would be helpful for you.