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Preparation tools
Surgery Preparation Checklist
Compiled from NHS, healthdirect Australia, and published pre-operative guidance. General information only: always follow your hospital's specific instructions.
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Recovery essentials
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Digital thermometer. Published guidance says to contact your team if your temperature reaches 38°C (100.4°F). You need a way to check before you call. Digital thermometers →
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Your recovery toolkit
Free interactive tools to track your recovery day by day. Everything stays on your device — nothing is uploaded or shared.
Daily dashboardMeds, vitals & wound photos in one view
Discharge packTurn discharge notes into a day-one plan
Last-dose tracker“When can I take the next one?”
Vitals trackerTemperature, heart rate, BP & oxygen
Wound photo journalSame angle every day — spot changes early
Pain trackerSpot the trend, share it with your GP
These tools support — never replace — the advice of your surgical team. If something feels wrong, contact your doctor or emergency services.