Preparing for knee replacement surgery: calm, confident steps with our South Delhi team
From arranging your home in CR Park or Greater Kailash to knowing what to pack, here’s a step-by-step plan we share with every knee replacement patient visiting Dr. Himanshu Gaur.
Your calm-before-surgery checklist
Our objective is simple: the more you prepare now, the smoother your hospital stay and first two weeks at home will feel. Bookmark or print this guide for family members supporting you.
1. Two to four weeks before surgery: set the foundation
- Finish essential investigations (blood work, dental clearance if recommended, cardiac evaluation). Share reports with our care team digitally so the surgical team can review them ahead of time.
- Walk with a physiotherapist to learn basic post-op exercises. Practicing ankle pumps, quad sets, and safe bed-to-chair transfers in advance reduces anxiety on day one.
- If you live in GK, CR Park or nearby colonies, consider arranging lift access or temporary ground-floor stay for the first 10-14 days.
2. One week before surgery: tune your routine
- Stock your kitchen with light meals that aid recovery—think dal, vegetables, curd, and lean protein. Limit packaged salty snacks to avoid swelling.
- Keep your skin moisturised but avoid shaving or waxing the operative leg to reduce risk of skin irritation.
- Prepare a small hospital bag: loose cotton kurta/pyjama, slippers with grip, your Aadhaar/insurance files, and daily medications in their original boxes.
3. The day before & morning of surgery
- Follow fasting instructions exactly—typically nothing by mouth after midnight except small sips for essential medicines.
- Confirm your hospital check-in time with our care team; arriving 90 minutes early keeps the process calm.
- Leave valuables at home. Carry your phone charger and an extra-long cable to reach bedside sockets easily.
What to expect during your stay
Seamless hospital experience
Our team books your private room, guides you through admission, and checks on you multiple times a day. The knee is iced with a compression device immediately after surgery.
Dedicated physiotherapy
Rehab begins within hours. You will stand with assistance on day one using a walker, practicing safe turning and stepping on the non-operative leg.
Consultant-led rounds
Dr. Himanshu Gaur explains X-rays, checks wound dressings, and answers family questions daily before discharge.
Comfort-focused pain protocol
Anesthesiologists use nerve blocks, cold therapy, and tailored medication to keep discomfort minimal and nausea controlled.
Tips for a peaceful recovery at home
- Arrange a bedside table with medicines, water, and phone charger within easy reach.
- Keep a raised toilet seat, non-slip bathroom mats, and a sturdy chair with arms ready.
- Ask family to accompany you on the first few outdoor walks; confidence builds faster together.
- Stay ahead of pain—take medicines on schedule rather than waiting until discomfort spikes.
Planning surgery with us?
We coordinate consults, anaesthesia clearance, private rooms, and physiotherapy under one roof so you can focus on healing.