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Once the patient wakes up from anesthesia and rests for a few hours, it's beneficial to get up and walk around to avoid complications and speed up recovery time. During the first post-surgery visit, Bernardo Mosqueira invites the patient to take their first steps toward a new life.
“I only visit my patients after surgery once they wake up from anesthesia. I make them get up from the stretcher so they can walk", says Bernardo Mosqueira. Hence, physical activity is essential as soon as possible, since in this way, especially in older people, complications can be avoided such as thrombosis (blood clots in the legs), pneumonia, or urinary tract infections. "It's beneficial; the sooner you get moving, the better," he adds. The first two things your doctor will say will be: "How are you feeling?" and then, "Get up and walk."
Before this, the patient will remain in the observation room under the supervision of healthcare professionals until the anesthesia wears off. Sometimes, they may feel discomfort upon regaining consciousness, so the awakening phase is very important. Once the patient has woken up and rested for a few hours, the time comes for the neurosurgeon to walk through the door. In that sense, this It can occur on the same day of the intervention or the following day., depending on what is required for the intervention or the recovery capacity that people have, since we are not all the same.
With microsurgery everything is possible And most often, you'll be discharged from the hospital the next day. The patient's reaction to this second formulation from, in this case, Dr. Bernardo Mosqueira, will be one of surprise and some fear, as their mind is focused on the previous pain they felt. It may be difficult to do at first, but These first steps, just hours after surgery, accelerate recovery and reactivate circulation. and the digestive system begins to move.
Do you remember when a baby takes his first steps and is amazed by a new event? This is more or less what happens in this situation: the pains and The impediments have been so strong that one forgets what it was like to walk without discomfort.The body involuntarily only thinks about pain, but that's over. Rather, that ends the moment we decide to end our spinal stenosis or herniated disc. regardless of the day, the week, or the time of year. The best The moment is when you decide to put fear aside. to recover the desired quality of life.
Return to the consultation for check-ups
The benefits of surgical intervention No plates or screws make recovery fast and effective. Hospital discharge is received in 24 hours, sometimes less, or 48 at the most. The next step is the review at the Clínica Dr. Mosqueira consultation: after 21 days The stitches will be removed, the small incision will be inspected, and the site of the pathology will be examined to assess its progress. “The following visits are usually at three and six months, although in some rare cases I may schedule a visit to the patient at one month for a more in-depth follow-up of their problem,” says Bernardo.
If you need a diagnosis or surgery, at Dr. Mosqueira Clinic we put every possible means at your disposal. We always like to inform our patients and friends, and also help them in any way possible. If you would like information about any medical matter or need a consultation with us, do not hesitate to contact us at 951 00 66 38, we will be happy to assist you with whatever you need.
