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How to Prepare for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

About This Blog:

  • You may be nervous about your impending spine surgery, but there are ways you can prepare for the event and calm those nerves.
  • Dr. Mark Giovanini always explains to patients what they can expect before, during and after their spine procedure.
  • In this blog, Dr. Mark Giovanini of NeuroMicroSpine provides additional ways patients can prepare for their minimally invasive spine surgery.

Dr. Mark Giovanini wants patients to feel comfortable about their minimally invasive spine surgery but understands no matter what, patients often develop pre-surgery “jitters.” Nevertheless, he wants patients to be as prepared as they can before their surgical procedure. Below are a few pointers that should help patients prepare for their spine surgery with Dr. Mark Giovanini of NeuroMicroSpine.

Prior to having surgery, its important patients ask Dr. Mark Giovanini any and all questions or concerns they may have. Of course, Dr. Giovanini will always explain what to expect from surgery several days beforehand, but there may be some things that haven’t been addressed for you. If that’s the case, speak up and ask him whatever questions you may have. Remember, there is no such thing as a “dumb” question, and Dr. Giovanini is always more than happy to explain anything that remains unclear.

Not many patients understand or know this, but exercising on a regular basis before having surgery can improve recovery. Physical activity increases blood flow and circulation, and boosts immune health. By exercising regularly, you’re aiding your post-surgical recovery! With this tip comes another, perhaps more obvious piece of advice: if you smoke, stop before going through surgery. If exercise helps improve recovery, smoking surely interferes with it, so it’s important patients stop smoking to aid the healing process!

Lastly, stop taking vitamins, herbal remedies or any other nonessential medications before surgery. These could react with the anesthesia or your post-surgery medications. If you’re taking certain medications for health problems, tell Dr. Giovanini right away so he can determine whether or not it will impact the procedure.

If you have any questions about your surgery with Dr. Giovanini of NeuroMicroSpine, call the practice today to get them addressed!

For more information on minimally invasive spine surgery or to make an appointment with Dr. Giovanini, please call (850) 934-7545 or visit https://www.neuromicrospine.com/request-appointment.

We hope to see you soon!

The advice and information contained in this article is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to replace or counter a physician’s advice or judgment. Please always consult your physician before taking any advice learned here or in any other educational medical material.