Tag: Surgery recovery tips

While it's a common misconception that all surgical patients must lie flat, the requirement is actually very specific and depends heavily on the type of procedure. You may be instructed to lay flat after surgery, particularly a spinal procedure, to prevent a post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) caused by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage.

Over 50 million surgeries are performed in the U.S. each year, and a common side effect is swelling, or puffiness. If you are wondering, **why am I so puffy after surgery?** you are not alone; this is a normal, albeit sometimes uncomfortable, part of your body's natural healing response to trauma.

It is estimated that up to 30% of surgical patients may experience chronic postsurgical pain, just one component of what is commonly referred to as the post surgery syndrome. This term encompasses a wide array of persistent physical, cognitive, and emotional complications that can arise after an operation, extending far beyond the typical recovery period.