Your Villa Magazine - Foothill Cities - February-April - 2023

Improve your recovery after Joint Replacement Surgery In my years of practice, I’ve come to understand that the most important factor for having a great outcome after joint replacement surgery is simple: health—meaning your body’s ability to heal! Healing is a function only your body performs, and it is vital to a successful surgical outcome. So how can you improve your body’s healing potential and accelerate your recovery? Focus on three main areas: 1. existing health problems; 2. nutrition; and 3. sleep/stress management. These domains directly impact your recovery from surgery. First, you must understand your own health problems and the condition of your body. Common medical problems such as diabetes, anemia, and obesity need to be controlled or corrected whenever possible. Addressing such issues prior to surgery will greatly reduce risk and improve results. This means being open and honest with your doctor. Nutrition is a key and often overlooked factor. Evidence shows nutrition at the time of surgery greatly impacts your outcome. So, avoid fried foods, processed options like fast food, and refined sugar. Increase protein intake (but avoid too much red meat). Fish, such as salmon and tuna, are great protein sources. Add walnuts, kale, broccoli, blueberries, and sweet potatoes to your diet. Make sure you have adequate vitamin D and Zinc. Cut out alcohol and increase water intake. These simple changes will decrease inflammation in the body—which slows healing—and will give you essential nutrients needed to recover. Lastly, if possible, select a time for surgery when there is less stress in your life. High stress negatively affects blood pressure, suppresses the immune system, and impacts your mood—all of which hamper your body’s function and recovery. Good sleep is also crucial for tissue growth and repair, and a lot of regeneration happens during sleep. Your mental health is critical, and I highly recommend seeing a therapist if needed to address stress and anxiety. As a patient, you have the power to greatly improve your surgical outcome and speed up your recovery. Work together with your surgeon and take measures to improve health, optimize nutrition, and be mentally well for surgery. You will be glad you did! Are you preparing for a joint replacement surgery? Learn more about getting a great surgical outcome by joining Luis Corrales, MD for a free community seminar titled “The Importance of Wellness Before Joint Replacement Surgery,” Tuesday, February 28, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare in Pomona. Seating for this seminar is limited, and refreshments will be served. To reserve your space, call 866/724-4132. H E A L T H + B E A U T Y Luis Corrales, MD , Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Program Medical Director, Revive Joint Replacement Program Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare 30 | YourVilla Magazine Expires December 31, 2022 All coupons must be redeemed in store and cannot be used for Easyshop (online) purchases sampabjj.com 903 East Route 66, Glendora (626) 335-4971 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 4 for All Ages and Levels 4 Mix Martial Arts 4 Fitness Kickboxing In Person and Virtual Classes Builds Discipline and Confidence 2-WEEK FREE OFFER Limited time.