Christmastime usually means seeing more cookies and sweets at gatherings. Paragon Orthopedic Center wants to remind everyone to continue to get enough calcium, and cookies go down nicely with milk. An 8-ounce cup of cow’s milk, no matter what the percent fat, has about 300mg. An average adult needs 1,000mg calcium/day. Don’t forget to keep up on your calcium to keep those bones strong this holiday season Southern Oregon!
Sincerely, Paragon Orthopedic Center.
Following up on our Paragon Orthopedic Center December newsletter about being NPO before surgery, renowned orthopedic surgeon Michael Ast recently noted the importance of drinking clear liquids up until 2 hours prior to surgery. His talk regarding this information took place today, December 13th, at a national orthopedic surgeon’s meeting in Las Vegas. Continuing to hydrate with clear liquids right up until that two hour mark helps avoid the lightheadedness, nausea, and vomiting that can occur when the body is dehydrated. When you are well hydrated, you will be more successful at getting out of bed postoperatively. Physical therapy will be more successful and a complete, timely recovery/discharge is more reliable. All around, the benefits of staying up on your clear liquids until two hours before your surgery time are going to help make your surgery successful. Both Dr. Rob Bents and Dr. Jim Van Horne keep up with the latest research, but if your healthcare provider isn’t mentioning that you can drink clear liquids up to 2 hours before surgery, you should further inquire. You are your best advocate!
If you read our blog about being NPO before surgery, you will hopefully have a better understanding about the reasons for being NPO and be able to ask educated questions of your surgeon. We know surgery is expensive. Dr. Rob Bents and Dr. Jim Van Horne at Paragon Orthopedics are very proud to offer patients a lower cost alternative. The Surgery Center here in Grants Pass, Oregon receives rave reviews for being more personalized and efficient for a variety of surgeries AND procedures that go beyond bones. The cost is lower because of the manageable size to give you care that focuses on you as the patient and not treat you as a number. You will feel how caring the staff are and enjoy the excellence they practice from beginning to end. It is great that we have this option here in Grants Pass. Always ask your surgeon if the Grants Pass Surgery Center is an option for you and feel free to call for a quote, or try the online comparison at www.gpsurgerycenter.com. You will likely find it is hundreds of dolllars less. It’s over on Hawthorne Avenue and the number is 541-472-4880.
N.P.O. Do you know what those letters mean? Paragon Orthopedic Center is always striving to educate you and give you clarity on an array of health-related topics. This month, we want you to more fully understand why you have to fast prior to your surgery, plus we have some tips on how to endure it a little easier. Merry Christmas and happy holidays Southern Oregon! Just click and enjoy!
Vitamin D is necessary for the body to maintain healthy levels of calcium and phosphorous. Do you know how much you’re getting? We get Vitamin D from the sun’s rays, foods, sometimes fortified, and supplements. Sometimes you can be at risk if you don’t get out in the sunlight and research finds that even if you’re consuming fortified foods, you still might not be getting enough from your diet. Discuss whether or not you’re getting enough with your healthcare provider. Dr. Bents and Dr. Van Horne are able to answer your questions when you visit Paragon Orthopedic Center. Read more from the Mayo Clinic here:
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Vitamin D — too much or too little can lead to health problems
Our convenient Grants Pass office is located near the Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.
702 SW Ramsey Ave, #112
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Phone: 541-472-0603
Fax: 541-472-0609
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.