How to prepare for your upcoming Spine Surgery

In this video, Dr. Webb goes through what to expect before your upcoming spine surgery.
0:01 Introduction
0:48 Here is what you should know 30 days before surgery
0:55 The importance of staying active before surgery
1:40 The importance of staying hydrated and consuming protein/fruits and vegetables
2:06 Preoperative clearances
2:46 Preoperative blood work and when to get it done
3:28 Here is what you should know 1-2 weeks before surgery
3:45 Stopping NSAIDs/anti inflammatories before surgery
4:27 Stopping blood thinners before surgery
5:20 Stopping herbal medications and supplements before surgery
5:55 Importance of EKG and chest x ray before surgery
6:31 Here is what you need to know 1-2 days before surgery
6:48 Importance of visiting the hospital and registering
7:10 Here is what you should know the night before surgery
7:26 Importance of not getting or drinking anything 8 hours before surgery
7:45 Getting a good nights sleep before surgery
8:05 Here is what you should know the day of surgery
8:21 When to arrive at the hospital the day of surgery?
9:05 Monitoring your nerves and spinal cord during surgery
To see Dr Webb as a patient, please contact:
Antonio J. Webb, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
South Texas Spinal Clinic
9150 Huebner Road Suite 290
San Antonio, Texas 78240
Office: 210-614-6432
Fax: [phone]
www.spinaldoc.com
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[@ThePlasticLife]

Great video, Dr. Webb! Definitely packed full of details. I never knew you had a neurologist, watching your whole case!

[@kokosmiles876]

Excellent!

[@phxminnie]

Thank you for this video, Dr. Webb! I am scheduled for an A.L.I.F. procedure and your video provided a lot of information of what I should be doing prior to my surgery.

[@SouthTexasSpinalClinic]

Awesome! I’m glad it was helpful

[@bigblue3568]

June 5th for me... how did ALIF go?

[@bgarcia6566]

Perfect sir !