{"id":1853,"date":"2019-04-08T15:49:54","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T15:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asbury.org\/asbury-methodist-village\/blog\/2019\/04\/08\/elective-surgery-prep\/"},"modified":"2019-04-08T15:49:54","modified_gmt":"2019-04-08T15:49:54","slug":"elective-surgery-prep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asbury.org\/asbury-methodist-village\/blog\/2019\/04\/08\/elective-surgery-prep\/","title":{"rendered":"Seniors’ Guide to Elective Surgery Prep"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re a senior preparing for joint replacement surgery or another elective or scheduled surgical procedure, take a look at this checklist, prepared by Wilson Health Care Center\u2019s short-term rehabilitative care team. When it’s time to choose a rehabilitation center, be sure to inquire into their U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services star rating.<\/p>\n

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  1. Ask questions<\/strong><\/u>. Schedule a call or appointment with your surgeon or physician to get their specific advice.\u00a0 Ask them about potential complications that may occur, recovery time, any contraindications to the surgery or post-surgery restrictions and limitations. They may adjust your current medications, prescribe exercises or make dietary recommendations.<\/li>\n
  2. Prepare physically<\/strong><\/u>. Exercise is almost always a good thing. Be in the best physical shape you can be.\u00a0 Check with your doctor first, as exercise can be contraindicated at times \u2013 especially for cardiac surgery.<\/li>\n
  3. Nutrition matters<\/strong><\/u>. Your body will generally recover better if you fuel it with a healthy, balanced diet including protein and fruits and vegetables. Again, your doctor may have recommendations for this or suggest a dietary or vitamin supplement.<\/li>\n
  4. Prepare for post-op with a call to your insurer<\/strong><\/u>. Will you need to avoid stairs?\u00a0 Will you need any equipment like a walker or tub seat? Will you need help at home for laundry or shopping or to drive to follow-up appointments? Call your insurer and get specific about what they will and won’t pay for. Ask them how much and what type of therapy will be covered and what your co-pay will be.<\/li>\n
  5. Be well-rested and relaxed<\/strong><\/u>. It is generally a good idea to avoid caffeine, especially the day and night before. If you are anxious about the surgery, sometimes the doctor can recommend a medication or supplement to help you sleep. Ask your physician about resources for relaxation and visualization techniques that can help calm your mind and prepare you for what’s ahead.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    If you\u2019re a senior preparing for joint replacement surgery or another elective or scheduled surgical procedure, take a look at this checklist, prepared by Wilson Health Care Center\u2019s short-term rehabilitative … Seniors’ Guide to Elective Surgery Prep<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1853","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nSeniors' Guide to Elective Surgery Prep | Asbury Methodist Village<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Seniors' Guide to Elective Surgery Prep\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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