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Muscle Atrophy After Surgery

The Quick Read Whether you’re a serious weight lifter or a regular Joe, chances are your muscle mass and overall strength will decrease following a surgical procedure. This phenomenon is called muscle atrophy, the wasting and decrease in size of muscle tissue. Your body needs a lot of energy for a full recovery after surgery. […]

October 28, 2021 enhanced recovery | ERAS | physical therapy | prehab | recovery Jamie Fletcher

Prehab: How You Can Jumpstart Recovery Before Your Procedure

We’ve all heard the saying, “If you fail to prepare, prepare to fail”. So when it comes to big life events, most of us follow the standard recipe for success: plan, prep, & execute! That extra leg work at the onset can really make a difference in the final outcome. But how exactly do you […]

August 12, 2021 diet | ERAS | healthy eating | preop diet Gillian Griffith

Summer Preop Diet: Using the Healthy Flavors of Summer to Get Fit for Your Fall Surgery

Nutrition is one of the most important parts of any surgery—after all, how strong and healthy your body is going into surgery plays a pivotal role in the success of your procedure and how quickly you’ll be able to get back to normal afterward. If you’re getting ready to undergo a surgery in the fall, […]

Is Your Surgery Going Digital? What To Know About Telemedicine and Surgery

As the world navigates a global pandemic, it’s no surprise that reducing unnecessary contact is a huge focus for healthcare providers. One way they’re doing so? The use of telemedicine. While telemedicine might feel brand-new to patients everywhere, the truth is it’s been around for quite a while—and we’re likely to see it grow in […]

This Medication Eliminated Opioid Use After Surgery in 83% of Patients Studied

No companies mentioned in this post have provided promotional consideration to MendWell. The Research At-A-Glance In a study funded by the biotech company Heron Therapeutics, more than 90% of patients stayed opioid-free in the 72 hours after surgery and 83% stayed off opioids the full 28-day post-op window. Patients having hernia repair surgery were given […]

August 6, 2020 abdominal surgery | ERAS | minimally invasive | pain | surgery Gillian Griffith

Less Pain, Faster Recovery, Fewer Scars: Are You Eligible For This Surgery Type?

At Mend Well, we’re all about empowering you to take control of your surgery experience—and that often starts by arming yourself with knowledge and making sense of medical jargon. You may have heard doctors or surgeons use the term “laparoscopic surgery”—but what does it mean and is it the right approach for your procedure? Today, […]

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

At a Glance As the world begins to take the first steps into life after quarantine following the global pandemic, reports indicate that elective surgeries will begin to take place once again. Today, we discuss the ways in which patients and the general population alike can ensure that they stay healthy during a time when […]

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 […]

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. […]

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