Aloha bagua,
Joint replacement surgery and rehabilitation is all about preparation and followup:
1.) pre surgery protocol
2.) in hospital protocol
3.) post surgery protocol
Qualify myself:
-complete and total hip replacement in 97
- hip (same) revision with significant bone grafting due to osteolysis done
Sept 24th 2010
- work with pysical therapists and orthopedic specialists tag teaming patients back into their athletic lifestyles
Initial Preparation:
Preparation for the surgery:
-strengthen immune system- infections are all to common with joint repalcements
-eat healthier than you ever have and back off the high protein diets
-eat foods that are high in antioxidants
-increase fatty fish intake- stop 7-10 days before surgery
-eat alkaline foods
-take a correct matrix of vitamins, minerals and herbs to help prepare your 'systems for the trauma of surgery and the drugs you'll be given
- remember that every system will be traumatized and shocked with surgery
-I highly recommend some types of therapuetic body work, massage and acupuncture. Remember that the injured area has been compromised in function for some time. As a result of the dysfunction, other muscles have had to do the work of the injured area, which creates further dysfunction in the entire kinetic chain. Weak links abound..
-definitely start hgh before the surgery at least 2 ius pre and 4-6 iu's post
-Deca has ben shown to have profound healing benefits in small doses. I was already doing Test as part of my HRT. I then started Deca the day before my sugery. I'm talking about a low dose of 150 mg, which I then repeat every 10-12 days.
-get extra sleep
- take time off from work if possible to destress
-visualize your procedure after you've researched the surgery and see 'your healthy new joint'. I'm a big believer in meditation too.
I'm 56 years old and way ahead of schedule regarding my recovery. My therapists and doctor refer to me as 'not the normal athletic patient'.
One last thing due everything in your power to not aggrevate the injured area while you are waiting and preparing for you surgery---this is huge.
If you are interested I will post what to do while in the hospital and post op too. Hope this helps.
Train 'like an intelligent warrior who has a plan'!!!
V55