--- title: Request a Copy of the Knee Surgery Planning Checklist | IBJI description: Prepare for knee surgery with IBJI's knee planning checklist. Learn about medications, what to bring on the day of surgery, and other FAQs. --- [![IBJI logo](https://go.ibji.com/hubfs/ibji-logo-tagline.svg "IBJI logo")](https://www.ibji.com) Menu - [Meet Our Knee Doctors](https://www.ibji.com/doctors/?specialty=knee) [Request an Appointment](https://www.ibji.com/request-appointment-md/?what_hurts_=Knee) Download # Pre-Surgery Guide **for Knee Replacement Patients** ![IBJI knee patient education guide cover](https://go.ibji.com/hs-fs/hubfs/offers/IBJI__knee-patient-education-guide__cover.jpg?width=420&height=526&name=IBJI__knee-patient-education-guide__cover.jpg) ## Tips to help you get ready—and have a stronger recovery Download a printable copy of IBJI’s pre-surgery guide covering when to adjust your medications, how to get your house ready, what to bring with you, and much more! ### Get the planning checklist *This article is part of the Ultimate Guide to [Knee Pain Relief](https://go.ibji.com/ultimate-knee-pain-relief-guide?hsLang=en).* © 2026 Illinois Bone & Joint Institute. All Rights Reserved. [Terms of Use](https://www.ibji.com/terms-of-use/) | [HIPAA Privacy Practices Notice](https://www.ibji.com/wp-content/uploads/HIPAA_notice_of_privacy_practices_rev_201903.pdf) | [Privacy and Non-Discrimination Policy](https://www.ibji.com/patient-resources/privacy-non-discrimination-policy/) | [ASOMRFs](https://www.bcbsil.com/asomrf?EIN=203845479) Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. [Website Design](https://www.tbhcreative.com) by TBH Creative