Health & Wellness
Surgery Prep & Recovery Checklist
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20 itemsBefore and after surgery checklist. This free surgery prep & recovery checklist gives you a 20-item head start so nothing important slips through the cracks. it's been shaped by real families using it in real moments — the kind you don't get a second chance to prepare for. Use it as-is, or open it in Checkbloom to customise every item, share it with anyone by link (no account required on their end), and tick things off together in real time from any phone. When you're offline, changes queue and sync the moment you're back. Every Checkbloom template is free to preview and free to download as a PDF. Create a list from this template and share it with anyone by link — they can check items off in real time with no account or app download required.
What's on the list
- Confirm date, time, and arrival
- Pre-op blood work and EKG
- Stop blood thinners if directed
- Stop NSAIDs if directed
- Arrange ride home
- Arrange care for kids and pets
- Pre-cook freezer meals
- Wash linens and towels
- Move essentials to waist height
- Stock easy snacks
- Pillows for elevation
- Loose, easy clothing
- Slip-on shoes
- Stool softener if prescribed
- Ice packs ready
- Phone with charger
- Pain meds schedule (use alarms)
- Watch for infection signs
- Post-op appointment scheduled
- Move daily as cleared
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