If you have a spine/back surgery schedules, you must be really worried about how it will turn out. There’s nothing you can do during the surgery. However, there’s a lot you can do before it to make sure that the operation goes successful and well for you.
Before surgery, it is important for a patient to think that surgery is not the only way to get rid of all the back problems. There are chances that he would undergo another surgery from a different orthopedic surgeon. Moreover, the procedure of the surgery could be different too. For instance, you can have laser surgery instead of open surgery for the second time.
The point is, you need to do your homework properly. It means that you need to approach things in a completely different way. There’s a lot you can do to ensure a successful surgery such as to interview multiple doctors, doing your own research or going for another method for the procedure.
Do’s and Don’ts, You Should Know Before Going to The Operation Theatre
Here are some do’s and don’ts that the spinal surgeons say you should know before undergoing spinal surgery:
Do Not Stop Moving
Back pain can be excruciating at times. It restricts physical activity. Even so, you should involve in physical activity as much as you can before your surgery. Exercising does not only help in speedy recovery but also helps you to keep the pounds at a distance.
Another great advantage of exercising is that you would have little to no chances of blood clotting, flow, and circulation issues that affect your surgery a lot.
Educate Yourself/Do Your Own Research
It is a universal truth that no one is more invested in your physical or mental health than you are. Before making the big decision of undergoing back surgery, read medical research papers as much as possible. Go through statistics of the outcomes and interview orthopedic surgeons as much as possible.
The more you know about the procedure, the greater would be the potential outcome.
Do Not Take Anti-Inflammatory and Non-Steroidal Drugs
These drugs include ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen. It is recommended to stop taking these drugs at least a week before surgery. These medicines thin your blood and this can create some serious issues during your surgery.
It is better to talk about all the over-the-counter medicines or pills you take to your orthopedic surgeon.
Consider for An Alternative
If you are having second thoughts about the surgeon and want to reassure yourself once again, see another surgeon.
It is better to look for, and interview surgeons who have experience and expertise over the procedure you would be under-going.
Do Not Think Surgery Will Fix Everything
Spinal surgery is not the ‘cure-all’. You might have a health approach to eradicate back pain from the root. Sure, surgery can make a big difference and improve your mobility and pain episodes but it does not mean all your problems would be gone.
The best way is to always maintain a healthy diet, build up and strengthen your muscles, refrain from alcoholic beverages and eat healthy food.
These tips can potentially lower the risks of back pain after surgery.
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