Planning for surgery usually comes with some nerves. Prepping right can ease your mind and make for a more comfortable recovery. Watch to learn what Mayo Clinic experts recommend putting in your hospital bag. For more healthy action tips, download the Mayo Clinic app. http://mayocl.in/2pWM4bm | Mayo Clinic

Surgical anxiety is common. There’s various reason from fear of the unknown going under anesthesia, fear of needles, concern about pain post op control, worry about having a scar or loss of function, and even the fear of death. Very Well Health had a great article reviewing ways to cope with surgery fear: 1. Get more information Do some research on your own and ask questions about the specific things that worry you such as indication for surgery, details about your surgeon, anesthesia concerns a

Here are my tips for optimizing your recovery after surgery: When you’re at the hospital, ✔️ Ask any questions you may have ✔️Make sure your pain is under control ✔️Make sure you’re mobile When you’re come from the hospital, ✔️Move around, go for walks ✔️ Check your incision ✔️Notify your surgeon of any excessive drainage, fevers, chills or changes in neurological symptoms or pain ✔️ Let your surgeon know if your brace is uncomfortable as it may need to be adjusted #surgery #neurosurgery #recove

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