Introduction
The general public enjoys a great amount of phobia of hospital surgery. I mentioned, “enjoys” because people are seen telling stories and making fun of their stay at the hospital but deep down, inside they fear that once are in a hospital, they will be stuck there forever. No matter how good the medical care is, the fear of once-hospitalized-means-always-hospitalized is always present. If you have an upcoming surgery, and you are terrified about the prognosis and even more about your stay in the hospital and the kind of quality care you will get there, you have reached the right article. The key to fast healing is to know your condition better - by building a mind-body connection, and you will see it’s as easy as it’s said.
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Know about your hospital surgery:
To get your body ready to bear a hospital surgery and to start the engine of healing that inside you naturally, you have to prepare your mind. For that you need a detailed info of your disease, your hospital admission, your surgery, its procedure and the post-surgical care that you will get, including the follow-up services. It’s your right to ask your surgeon all the questions you have regarding these matters and get satisfying answers. Don’t rush into making any kind of decision about getting a surgery (though a timely decision is necessary). Its helps you to visualize yourself in that situation, train your mind and body to get along and fight the stress and heal faster. Prepare your mind and body for your hospital surgery. Choose a hospital care facility which you like (as psychologically it helps) and also by its report on research work and surgical success.
Tips on how to boost your motivation to heal after hospital surgery
After a successful hospital surgery you want to heal as quickly as possible. For this you must be prepared from start. Here’s how!
- Consider hospital surgery as your best option.
- Make plans for activities you can do in the post-surgical time.
- Eat good food; find a friend in diet rich in fiber.
- Don’t let any negative thoughts or comments win over you.
- Get good sleep.
- Talk to friends and family about your upcoming hospital surgery.
- Don’t take any emotional decisions.
- Know your disease and the treatment plan.
- Encourage yourself to fight back.
- Attend seminars and read books about how to heal quickly. They are known to help a lot.
- Drink lots of fresh juices, take daily vitamins and after surgery take supplements. Vitamin C helps in wound healing.
- Keep your wound clean and get pain relief medicines under observation. Pain medication helps adapt to life after surgery.
Minding your mending after hospital surgery
Wound healing is a complex process and after an uncomplicated surgery, a post-surgical scar is the only memory of your hospital surgery. It’s a sign that of an uneventful repair of tissues. Wound management is a vital part of healing process. Observe your surgical wound while it heals. Consult with your doctor if you experience an unusual amount of pain or notice any smell or discharge coming from the wound as infection of the wound can prolong the healing process. Take lots of vitamins; maintain a good healthy diet. You can take supplements and medicated creams or ointments but only by consultation with your doctor.
