Avoid 4 Nutrition Traps Before Knee Replacement

The weeks before total knee replacement surgery (TKA/TKR) are an opportunity to optimize your body for a smoother recovery. Research shows that nutritional factors like protein intake, vitamin D levels, anemia, and blood sugar control can significantly impact your surgical outcomes. In this video, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Georges Bounajem breaks down 4 nutrition traps that can hurt your knee replacement recovery—and exactly how to avoid each one before surgery. Learn why patients lose muscle mass rapidly after surgery (and how protein helps), how vitamin D deficiency affects healing, what hemoglobin levels surgeons look for before operating, and how elevated blood sugar increases risk. Plus, a simple timeline showing when to address each factor before your surgery date. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:45 Protein 2:46 Vitamin D 4:37 Anemia 6:49 Blood Sugar 9:04 Timeline Summary For more on preparation before total knee replacement: 🔹 Preparing for Total Knee Replacement Video Series - Pre-op exercises, home safety, nutrition fixes, and more:    • Preparing for Total Knee Replacement   Related topics: knee replacement nutrition, pre-op nutrition before knee surgery, protein before knee replacement, vitamin D before knee surgery, knee replacement anemia, blood sugar knee surgery risk, how to prepare for knee replacement, TKR preparation, knee replacement diet, diabetes knee replacement, total knee arthroplasty preparation #kneereplacementrecovery #kneereplacement #kneesurgeon *This video is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Viewing this video does not establish a doctor–patient relationship. No individual watching this content should assume a professional relationship has been formed. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, medical knowledge evolves, and the content presented may become outdated or may not apply to your specific situation. We make no guarantees about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the information provided. Individual responses to treatments and recovery can vary significantly. What works for one person may not be appropriate for another. Always follow your own provider’s recommendations. Any references to medications, products, or brands are for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners. This video reflects the views and opinions of the speaker only and does not necessarily represent the views or positions of any institution, organization, or employer they may be affiliated with. We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use or misuse of the information in this video.*