- Schedule elective surgery when you are healthy
- Get enough essential nutrients
- Get enough protein and calories
- Stay well-hydrated by drinking a lot of water
- Do not take aspirin or aspirin-containing products for two weeks prior to your surgery
- Do not take ibuprofen for five days prior to your surgery
- Do not take herbal products or vitamins for two weeks prior to your surgery
- Do not drink alcohol 24 hours prior to or 24 hours after your surgery
- Do not smoke two weeks prior to or two weeks after your surgery
- Participate in relaxation techniques
- Build a support structure
Dr. Bloom uses the latest in technology to boost your body’s own healing power. For certain procedures, a small amount of your blood is drawn and your own platelets are combined with special components to create a platelet rich plasma gel. When used during your surgery this gel helps reduce bruising, swelling, and seromas (fluid build-up).
Our registered nurses specialize in the care and recovery of surgical patients and provide one-on-one personal attention to each patient following their surgery.
Patients are given specific medications in surgery to help reduce the possibility of nausea post-operatively. In addition, every patient is provided with a “nausea relief band” which is worn on the wrist after surgery. This minimizes the unpleasant experience of nausea and provides more comfort during recovery, both in our surgical recovery area and at home.
Warming blankets are used in surgery and recovery to ensure that our patients are as comfortable as possible.
After the initial recovery period, patients relax in our post-recovery area where family members or friends may join them until they are ready to travel.
The patient’s recovery nurse will attend to their needs until they are released to their caregiver. Caregivers are given detailed, written instructions on how to care for the patient once they are home.
Our patients find it comforting to know that Dr. Bloom is only a phone call away if they or their caregivers have concerns or questions.
The Science of Natural Health
When you’ve had surgery, your body can respond with inflammation, bruising, and swelling. While these symptoms may be uncomfortable, they represent the body’s wonderful innate ability to heal. While certain medications can provide some relief from these symptoms, VitaMedica’s surgery supplements are natural medicines that help support the body’s healing process. Bromelain with Quercetin is a nutritional supplement that contains natural ingredients with excellent anti-inflammatory properties. Arnica Montana is a homeopathic remedy designed to reduce the discomfort, bruising and swelling associated with soft tissue injury that often accompanies a surgical procedure. We provide this combination of natural supplements to our patients to help stimulate quick healing and a faster recovery.
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COMFORT and HEALING…
Comforting Care…
