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Thanks to noninvasive microsurgery, it doesn't matter what time of year it is to undergo surgery. Our neurosurgeon, Dr. Bernardo Mosqueira, says we should forget about the "when" and seek improved health as soon as possible.
Spring, summer, autumn and winter. What time of year is best to undergo surgery? There's no definitive answer., nor a statistical date. Any time of year is good to improve your quality of life, get away from pain, and enjoy what's coming. What will determine the final decision will be each person's personal, and also financial, situation. Many people are wary of the summer and prefer to have surgery at another time. The reasons? Surely the personal ones are the ones that cost the most.
Our neurosurgeon Dr. Bernardo Mosqueira He does not fully understand the reason for that choice when a person needs an operation to help him lead a normal life: “In my case, I wouldn't delay surgery or wait until summer was over because that would mean spending these months without quality of life., when it is a time when we can enjoy many things and, in most cases, when we take our vacations.”
Let's consider a hypothetical case, knowing that each patient has their own personal and clinical characteristics. A person in pain needs surgery and thinks it's best to wait until summer is over. We highlight two consequences that can be negative and detrimental to health. On the one hand, the increase in the intensity of your pain, which can grow and even be reflected in other parts of the body, and, on the other hand, the lack of fun and freedom to lead a normal life during this summer season due to the disability caused by the problem. “Summer is also a good time to have surgery. Health comes first, and it needs to be improved as soon as possible,” says Dr. Mosqueira.
Get surgery as soon as possible if you need it.
Work-related reasons sometimes make it impossible to get into an operating room, so if you have vacation time during July and August, that will help us set a date. When you mention the word "surgical intervention," People create in their minds an idea of a long recovery time. This is unthinkable, for those who know the technique, with the noninvasive microsurgery Because it causes less pain for the patient and fewer complications, thus shortening recovery times. Patients are discharged from the hospital within 24-48 hours, depending on the problem and the individual, and within a matter of days the patient is walking pain-free.
"If you are sure you want to have surgery, don't wait and make the decision as soon as possible," says the neurosurgeon, who emphasizes that Fifteen days after the procedure, the patient feels very well and can lead an almost normal life. "Speaking of summer, to make a comparison, after a month he can even be swimming at the beach," he notes. Both the surgery and the postoperative period are equally important. Once home, it's essential to maintain healthy habits (to lose weight or avoid becoming overweight) and perform core strengthening exercises (abdominal and lower back) to maintain optimal health.
In short, any time of year is a good time to undergo surgery if we need to improve our quality of life. Don't make summer an excuse, and don't waste months of your life delaying surgery. If you have any back problems, don't hesitate to call us at 951006638 to help you. We'll give you all the information you need, no obligation.
Video produced by Javi Arán
