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just wondering if there are certain vitamins that drs recommend taking before a big surgery?
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Trudy T60 L70 posterior surgery feb.8th 2007 -
Naturepath...
As for vitamins, I took a whole wack of stuff before surgery. My mum is really into natural medicine and took me to a naturepath doctor (I think that's what it's called) and I was taking about 15 vitamins a day. I remember only a few of them (It was 6 yrs ago) there was definitley zinc, B12, and arnica. I would highly suggest going to a naturepath doctor, or herbalist even before surgery. I quit eating fast food/junk food and didn't drink any carbonated beverages (pop, etc) for almost a year beforehand and my recovery was fast and efficient. Just my opinion ofcourse! It was great for my skin, weight and overall morale as well, waiting for surgery can be very stressful and emotional and these things helped ease the pressure - family, friends & prayer helped ofcourse too.
Take care of yourself! All the best in your surgery.lisanicolegrace
29/F/Canada
Surgery - 11/10/2000
80° curve to 19° post op.
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.lisanicoleI would highly suggest going to a naturepath doctor, or herbalist even before surgery
Not so fast!!!
Not everyone knows how these things interact with surgery and anesthesia. For example certain herbs cause bleeding or blood clots, heart irregularities, high or low blood pressure or have unknown interactions with anesthesia. Vit E can cause excessive bleeding; too much vitamin C causes diarrhea.
Does an herbalist know about anesthesia? I doubt it. Some of these peoples' recommendations are based on their wallet and patient gullibility.
Before my spine surgery my surgeon gave me prescriptions(supplements) for what he wanted me to take. I took them as directed and did fine.
Last week I had my gallbladder out. I was directed to take NO herbs or supplements for 5 days before. I was allowed to take a multivitamin, my calcium and Vit D. That's it.
Sometimes what we do not know can hurt.Last edited by Karen Ocker; 01-02-2007, 05:49 PM.Original scoliosis surgery 1956 T-4 to L-2 ~100 degree thoracic (triple)curves at age 14. NO hardware-lost correction.
Anterior/posterior revision T-4 to Sacrum in 2002, age 60, by Dr. Boachie-Adjei @Hospital for Special Surgery, NY = 50% correction
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my doctor had me take iron and calcium before I had my surgery. I have osteopenia and low iron.
But before taking anything I would check with the doctor to make sure that it is alright.
25 yr old female =^_^=
Thoracic curve 48 degrees (with kyphosis)
Lumbar curve 23 degrees
surgery from t5-l1 25 July 2005
Two rods and 16 screws later . . . 0 degrees YAY!Comment
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It's usually Vit.C and iron together, and then hours later (or before) calcium b/c if taken with iron; calcium does not assimilate as well, and vice versa.
A multi vitamin is good too.35 y/old female from Montreal, Canada
Diagnosed with scoliosis(double major) at age 12, wore Boston brace 4 years at least 23 hours a day-curve progressed
Surgery age 26 for 60 degree curve in Oct. 1997 by Dr.Max Aebi-fused T5 to L2
Surgery age 28 for a hook removal in Feb. 1999 by Dr.Max Aebi-pain free for 5 years
Surgery age 34 in Dec.2005 for broken rod replacement, bigger screws and crosslinks added and pseudarthrosis(non union) by Dr. Jean OuelletComment
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Sorry...
I had a list of everything I was taking approved by my doctor, and surgeon. I just thought that was common sense, sorry I forgot to mention it.
lisanicolegrace
29/F/Canada
Surgery - 11/10/2000
80° curve to 19° post op.
www.lisanicolegrace.com
@lisanicolegrace
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x-rays
picture of my backComment
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