Top 5 Things that Will Delay Surgery Recovery
There are a few things that will delay surgery recovery, so you only end up taking more time to heal. And unfortunately, they are very common things that you need to avoid, as listed here.
Taking a Look at Your Incisions
It is very tempting to keep taking a look at your wounds and incisions to see how they are healing. For example, you may want to touch your sensitive areas of operation to manage pain after a facelift surgery and to check how healing is progressing. But your wounds should stay covered unless you are changing a dressing, cleansing it, or having it checked by a medical professional. So, keep your hands off and let your body do its things to heal itself properly.
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Trying to Get Back to a Normal Routine Quickly
Depending on the surgery, you might have to take a lot of time off work. And this means sitting around your home and doing nothing. For some people, this is hard to do, and you may just want to get back to normal as quickly as possible. But you need to take it easy and follow the advice of your doctor. If they say rest is a part of recovery, they mean it. Additionally, certain movements can tear your sutures if you have any, and wounds are likely to take longer to heal.
A Poor Diet Will Delay Surgery Recovery
A good diet is essential when trying to recover following any surgery. No matter the type of surgery you have, you need to stay away from sugar, fats, and alcohol. These won’t do you any good. So try to stick to a very healthy diet to promote healing. For instance, eat a lot of protein, such as chicken and turkey, to help wounds heal quicker But also consume calcium to heal bones and help with blood clots. And drinking plenty of water promotes skin cell regeneration.
Not Taking Medication as Prescribed
There are many common side effects of surgery, such as constipation, loss of appetite, and of course, pain. So you might be prescribed specific medications to help get you through some of these. However, up to 30% of prescriptions go unfilled, while almost 50% of people don’t take medication as prescribed. This is not only foolish since you have been given these meds for a reason. But it is also dangerous. And, at the very least, it will cause your recovery to take longer.
Infection from Poor Hygiene
Making sure you are hygienic is essential for recovering properly. And this includes making sure you don’t get an infection, which is a very real possibility after surgery. And infection can be deadly if not treated right. To avoid infection after surgery, don’t expose your wounds, don’t remove scabs, and don’t clean them with alcohol unless you have been instructed to do so. If you have an infection, then get to your local emergency room as soon as you can for treatment.
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Summary
Just doing normal things can delay surgery recovery. Some of these most commonly include peeking at the wounds, not eating a healthy diet, and getting an infection from poor hygiene.
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