January 18, 2024 cancellation | ERAS | presurgery | surgery | surgery prep Marissa Adams

Unveiling the Top Reasons Surgeries Get Cancelled

Surgery is a highly coordinated and complex process that involves many moving parts. It can be deeply disappointing when, despite careful planning, surgeries get cancelled. This can be distressing, inconvenient, and frustrating for patients, but understanding the common reasons behind these cancellations can help minimize the likelihood. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the […]

November 9, 2023 enhanced recovery | ERAS | exercise | fitness | surgery prep Marissa Adams

Training for Surgery: The Role of Physical Fitness

Undergoing surgery is a significant event in anyone’s life. Whether you’re facing a minor procedure or a major operation, being in the best possible physical condition can enhance your recovery and overall well-being. Let’s explore the importance of physical fitness in preparation for surgery and find tips on how to get your body in the […]

February 9, 2023 alcohol | ERAS | healing | Infection | quitting alcohol | wound healing Marissa Adams

Alcohol and Wound Healing

Many of us have reached for alcohol at one time or another to relax, take the edge off of a difficult day or loosen up socially. However, excessive alcohol consumption can have negative effects on the body’s healing processes, including wound healing. Wound healing is a complex process that involves physiological and cellular responses that […]

January 12, 2023 cosmetic surgery | enhanced recovery | ERAS | plastic surgery | surgery | surgery prep Marissa Adams

New Year, New You? Considering Plastic Surgery

Are you considering plastic surgery this year? As always, the turning of the New Year has us setting goals and making plans for the coming 12 months. While some of us seek to improve our nutrition, fitness, habits, or relationships. Others will take the plunge on big decisions they have been mulling over like buying […]

December 27, 2022 enhanced recovery | ERAS | nutrition | surgery Gillian Griffith

Safely Skipping The Outdated “No Food or Drink After Midnight” Rule a.k.a NPO

If you’re getting ready to go in for surgery or if you’ve had surgery in the past, chances are you’re all too familiar with the “no food or drink after midnight” also called NPO. But have you ever stopped to wonder why, exactly, you can’t nourish yourself before a major event like surgery and—more importantly—if […]

August 9, 2022 ERAS | surgery Marissa Adams

What is Breast Augmentation Surgery?

What is breast augmentation? Breast augmentation surgery is a cosmetic procedure performed to increase the size, balance out the size, or otherwise improve the appearance of the breasts to the preference of the patient. Breast augmentation is done using implants (silicone or saline) or fat transfer from another part of the body.  Why do people […]

June 3, 2022 ERAS | Excercise | fitness | muscle | Muscle Atrophy | Physical Therapy | Prehab Marissa Adams

Muscle Atrophy After Surgery

The Quick Read The Deep Dive Being stuck in bed all day is never fun. What’s worse, prolonged periods of rest may lead to notable declines in overall muscle mass. Atrophy occurs when muscles are deprived of some or all of their normal activity, often following an injury or surgery that requires immobilization of the body. […]

March 14, 2022 ERAS | health | mental health Marissa Adams

You Need To Schedule Your Colonoscopy Today

Colonoscopy is a dreaded term for most of us. It’s obvious why colon health can be an uncomfortable topic: location, location, location. And a scary-sounding procedure done in an unmentionable location just makes most people do the worst thing they can for their colon health: ignore it. Colorectal cancer is beatable in 90% of the […]

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, […]