Avoiding too Much Weight Loss After Surgery

It’s important to maintain a healthy weight after surgery so your body has all the energy it needs to heal. Many patients are concerned about gaining weight after spine surgery (which we’ve covered in a previous article), but some patients aren’t able to keep enough weight on after surgery. This can be just as troublesome as excessive weight gain. In this article we are going to offer some tips for avoiding excess weight loss while you recover from spine surgery.

Causes of Weight Loss Post-Op

Perhaps the most common cause of increased weight loss after a spine surgery procedure, is loss of appetite due to prescription pain killers. Some pain management drugs can cause a loss of appetite in certain patients, which can make it difficult to keep your weight at healthy levels post-op. The lingering effects of anesthesia can also cause loss of appetite, as well as nausea and vomiting. These side-effects should dissipate a few days or weeks after your procedure.

Tips for Maintaining Healthy Post-Op Weight

Here are a few tips for maintaining a healthy weight after your spine surgery:

• Eat at regular times each day.
• Take your prescriptions as recommended.
• Talk with your doctor if you are experiencing loss of appetite or vomiting.

If you are losing a lot of weight after your minimally invasive keyhole spinal procedure, contact your doctor for full diagnosis and treatment options.

Inspired Spine procedures are minimally invasive keyhole and offer the least pain and fastest recovery times of any surgery available to patients. Our procedures are backed by Minnesota-based studies that show their effectiveness in reducing operating times and patient pain levels. Contact us today through this site to learn more about Inspired Spine procedures and whether or not you are a candidate. You can also search for a provider in your area who performs Inspired Spine surgery by using our helpful tool.