May 5, 2020 alcohol | ERAS | exercise | mental health | nutrition | Smoking | surgery Jamie Fletcher

Surgery After COVID-19: Why It’s Time to Refocus on Preparation

At a Glance Whether you’re gearing up for an upcoming procedure that had been rescheduled during the height of the pandemic or are returning to a bustling workplace, it’s more important now than ever before that we prioritize our health. Things you might have once considered “wellness bonus points” are now non-negotiables and are imperative […]

May 5, 2020 Covid-19 | surgery Marissa Adams

These States are Resuming Elective Surgeries After a Pause for COVID-19

The information in this post is accurate as of 5/5/20 Elective surgery is back on the schedule for over half of US States. As COVID-19 patients began flooding into hospitals in late March and early April, many states halted any non-emergency surgeries, largely because of a fear of supply and staff shortages. The US healthcare […]

April 3, 2020 ERAS | health | surgery Gillian Griffith

Postponed Surgery Due to COVID-19: Making The Most Of Your Extended Surgery-Preparation Period

In the midst of Coronavirus, it’s likely your elective surgery has been canceled or rescheduled. The news of a postponed surgery might feel like a major bummer (and we totally get that)—but there’s also an upside to consider: having your surgery postponed means more time to prepare. Today, then, we’re talking everything you can do to strengthen […]

March 27, 2020 anxiety | ERAS | surgery Gillian Griffith

Surgery During Coronavirus: How The Pandemic Might Affect Your Upcoming Procedure

We’re in the midst of a global pandemic—and, from the workplace to the medical field, there’s not an area of our daily lives COVID-19 hasn’t affected in some way. This is also true for non-COVID-related hospitalizations and surgeries. If you’ve scheduled surgery during Coronavirus, you likely have a laundry list of questions that need answering. […]

March 13, 2020 employment | recovery | surgery | surgery prep | work Gillian Griffith

Surgery While Employed: 5 Things to Consider

Surgery itself is stressful—but having surgery while employed can be especially so. From preparing your workstation to setting realistic expectations for when you can return, there are plenty of things to plan for when it comes to getting back to work after surgery. Today, then, we’re breaking down 5 things employees should consider when they […]

March 5, 2020 anxiety | mental health | recovery Gillian Griffith

Emotions and Loss of Independence After Surgery

We often look at surgery as something to “get through” before we get on with our life—but the truth is so much of the work surrounding a healthy surgery experience takes place long after you’ve returned home from the hospital. If you or a loved one is getting ready to undergo a procedure that will […]

February 28, 2020 Jamie Fletcher

Your Low Carb Diet Could Hurt Your Recovery After Surgery

As high-fat, ultra-low-carb diets like Atkins or the Ketogenic diet grow in popularity, we’re getting a clearer picture of the long and short term health effects of this style of eating. While many individuals see positive weight loss results from following a low-carb lifestyle,  it’s important to evaluate the drawbacks. For example, certain populations, like […]

February 20, 2020 anxiety | constipation | nutrition | pain | postop | recovery | relaxation | stress | surgery Jamie Fletcher

Our Favorite Products for After Surgery

When it comes to planning for surgery, you’ve probably run through all the “non-negotiable” items to have on hand after your procedure: things like various medications, ice packs, & antiseptic supplies to keep things clean as your wound heals up. But if this is your first surgery or the first one in quite some time, […]

February 13, 2020 ERAS | health | recovery | Smoking | surgery | vaping Jamie Fletcher

How Much Do You Know About Vaping?

February 6, 2020 enhanced recovery | ERAS | pain | painkillers | pediatric surgery | pediatrics | recovery | surgery Gillian Griffith

Research At-a-Glance: The Benefit of an ERAS Protocol in Pediatric Surgeries

Did you know?  This study found that implementation of a pediatric enhanced recovery (ERAS) pathway decreases opioid utilization and shortens time to full feeding.  In other words… Pediatric patients who followed an ERAS® pathway before surgery didn’t need as many opioids and were ultimately able to begin eating again after surgery faster than patients who […]