Ryan Koonce, MD

Weight loss is one of the simplest and most effective ways to improve your surgical outcome.

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Alcohol impairs liver function which is critical for healing after surgery. If you average more than 2 drinks per day, read more by clicking the arrow below.

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Use of opioids before surgery makes pain more difficult to control after surgery, increases complication rates, and decreases patient satisfaction.

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If you snore loudly, feel tired throughout the day, have a large neck circumference, or believe you might have sleep apnea, you should be screened for sleep apnea.

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Cigarettes, cigars, vaping, chew, and any other nicotine product used before or after surgery might increase your risk of complications.

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What you eat before and after surgery can dramatically affect your outcome. 

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If you have diabetes, make sure your blood sugars we closely watched and controlled before and after surgery.

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Research shows that mental health plays a critical role in recovering from joint replacement surgery.  If you think you have anxiety, depression, or another mental health disorder, have it evaluated and treated before surgery.