About community

Preparing for surgery is not just about the procedure—it’s about preparing your body and mind to recover faster, reduce complications, and achieve the best possible outcome. This community brings together patients from West Middlesex Hospital in West London who are on different surgical pathways—from vascular and orthopaedic procedures to abdominal and general surgery—united by a shared goal: getting stronger before surgery. Prehabilitation is a proven approach that focuses on improving physical fitness, nutrition, and mental wellbeing before an operation. Evidence shows that targeted interventions such as exercise, smoking cessation, and lifestyle optimisation can reduce complications, shorten hospital stays, and improve recovery outcomes