8 active · 4 completed · prescribed Sep 24 by Dr. Ament
Repeat vitamin D in 6 weeks
Confirm repletion before recovery phase.
Prescribed Sep 24
Hold NSAIDs 7 days before surgery
Reduces intraoperative bleeding risk.
1.6 g/kg protein daily
Supports tissue repair and muscle preservation.
Operative Protein+ every morning
Closes the gap on amino-acid availability pre-op.
Limit alcohol to zero through Nov 1
Improves sleep quality and inflammatory load.
10-minute daily breathwork
Down-regulates pre-surgical sympathetic tone.
Pre-op visualization audio (3x/week)
Linked to lower post-op pain scores.
Lights out by 10:30 PM
Targets 7+ hours of sleep nightly.
15-minute mobility walk daily
Maintains conditioning without aggravating disc.
McKenzie extension series
Centralizes radicular symptoms when tolerated.
Arrange home support for first 72 hours post-op
Reduces fall risk and supports early mobility.
Stop ibuprofen, switch to acetaminophen as needed
Per anesthesia clearance.