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For Surgery |
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Preparing for surgery can help you, the patient, maximize
your results and improve the healing process. Depending
on the type of surgery and the time you have prior to your
procedure, you will want to do some or all of the following
to prepare for your surgery:
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- Prior to your surgery, eat healthy including all the essential
nutrients
- Drink plenty of water daily, both before and after your
surgery
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Schedule any elective procedures at
a time when you will have sufficient support to assist
you at home during recovery
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Do not take aspirin or any products
which contain aspirin or other blood-thinners for two
weeks prior to your surgery unless otherwise instructed
by your physician. Do not stop
taking any medication which was prescribed by a physician
without first consulting with the prescribing physician
and with your surgeon.
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If you are taking any vitamins or herbal
supplements, please notify our office as some of these
may need to be temporarily discontinued prior to surgery.
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Smoking has a detrimental effect upon
the body's healing process. Do not smoke for two weeks
prior to any surgery or for two weeks after the surgery.
Ideally, cease smoking completely so as to maximize your
body's healing ability.
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Prepare a list of any questions you
may have for Dr. Duffy to bring with you to your preoperative
appointment.
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If you have any ongoing health problems
other than those for which Dr. Duffy is treating you,
be sure he is aware of these conditions. In addition,
you should consult with whatever physician is treating
you for those other conditions to make him or her aware
of your upcoming surgical procedure.
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VitaMedica®
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Nutritional Supplements
Designed For Surgery Patients
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 Dr.
Duffy believes strongly in the benefits of good nutrition
in promoting overall health. However, he knows not all patients
are able to get good nutrition and may need assistance. After
researching a number of alternatives, including scientific
studies, he decided to provide for his patients the option
of VitaMedica®.
VitaMedica®
supplements were based on the concept of using vitamins and
nutritional supplements under the guidance of a medical professional.
These are only available through health care professionals.
In particular, VitaMedica®
offers a Surgery Program which is designed to enhance the
body's natural mechanisms for repair and healing to optimize
the surgical outcome. This Surgery Program is a comprehensive
one which includes both pre- and post- operative supplements
and allows you, the patient, to take an active role in your
healing process. The Surgery Program includes Vitamin A, Vitamin
C, Vitamin K, zinc, copper, bioflavonoids, Bromelain with
Quercetin, Arnica Montana 30X, and other nutrients.
If you are interested in learning more about
VitaMedica®,
ask your surgery coordinator or the medical assistant during
your consultation or email us at info@duffyplasticsurgery.com.
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