You may have a series of doctor visits prior to your surgery. During these visits, a doctor will perform a physical exam, ask you about your family history, and take some x-rays. Your doctor may give you a boot or splint to wear while you wait to have surgery.
Before surgery, tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, including over-the-counter medicines, supplements, inhalers, liquid medicines, and patches. Also, let your doctor know the last time you ate or drank anything, and follow your doctor’s orders about when to stop eating or drinking before surgery.
You can also prepare for your surgery by talking about how your lifestyle may be affected. For example, your ankle surgery could affect your ability to drive, so you may need to arrange to have rides to work or other places you go regularly. You will also need to rest your ankle after surgery, so you will want to have a comfortable place where you can elevate your foot and rest.
You may want to also work out a plan with friends or family members to help with pets, children, or household duties to help you while you recover.
