Printable Surgery Prep & Recovery Worksheet — Pre-Op Checklist & Post-Op Planner

Surgery is overwhelming. The prep and recovery paperwork doesn't have to be.

This printable two-page surgery prep and recovery worksheet keeps everything in one place — pre-op instructions, questions for your surgical team, post-op restrictions, warning signs to watch for, and follow-up steps after you're home. Designed for patients and the caregivers supporting them through every stage.

What it helps you organize:

• Surgery type, date, location, and surgical team contacts
• Pre-op instructions — fasting, medications to hold, what to bring
• Questions to ask before going under
• Post-op restrictions — activity, diet, wound care, driving
• Medications prescribed after surgery and schedules
• Warning signs that require a call or ER visit
• Follow-up appointments and recovery milestones

What you get:

• 2-page printable PDF — instant digital download
• US Letter size (8.5 × 11 in)
• Black and white — prints on any home printer
• Print as many copies as you need

Organizational and tracking tool only. Not medical advice. Always share information with your licensed provider. DopaSheets — Simple systems for complicated days.