Condition Specific Protocols

Complementary Protocol for Surgery

Any surgery is a stress for your body and it takes time for healing to occur. The following protocol is based upon specific nutrients that have been shown to reduce the time required for healing and decrease the risk of possible complications post-surgery. In addition to these physical precautions that you are doing, your mental attitude might also play an important role in the outcome of a surgical procedure.


Therefore my first recommendation is:

1) Get as much rest as possible before the surgery and allow yourself plenty of time to rest after the surgery. Remember, sometimes you can’t “rush” the healing process.

2) Develop a positive attitude toward the surgery, addressing any fears and negative thought, often by having a full explanation and discussion with the surgeon

3) Assure you have communicated clearly with your surgeon, come to expect the best from the surgery.


Nutritional support:

TO BE TAKEN ONLY UNDER SUPERVISION OF A DOCTOR. Take these doses for at least a few days before the surgery if possible, until you are told to eat no food (12-24 hours prior to admission), at which time you should discontinue all supplements as well. Resume supplementation when you begin food again.

1. A comprehensive multiple vitamin-mineral is recommended to assure complete nutrient intakes, including B vitamins that have proven essential for all wound healing.
Adults: MultiNutrients (CODE MUL27) or Maxxum Multiples (MAXX 3 or 4): 1 cap. 3 x /day minimum.
Children: take Chewable Pioneer Multiple Vit & Min. (Code: CHEW4) 1-2 tablets 1-2 x/day

2. A proper antioxidant combination should have the entire complex of key healing nutrients, including Vit. C, Vit. E, Vit. A, Zinc & Copper.
Advanced AntiOxidant (Code: ANTI3): 1 tablet 2 times per day.
For Children: take Chewable OxyBears (Code: OXYBE): 1 tablet 2-3 times per day


Homeopathy:

Homeopathic remedies will not interfere with any other medication; many people find a need for less pain killers and anti-inflammatory medication.

Traumeel (Code: TRAU3): 1 pellet dissolved under your tongue away from food 3-5 X per day after surgery. This is a general combination homeopathic that can be used anytime there is a trauma or injury. Dose as often as your pain/inflammation requires for relief (up to 5 per day).



Additional Anti-Inflammatory Support:

Bromelain is a plant-based enzyme that acts to “clean-up” excess inflammation. It is best taken away from food. High strength Bromelain can be taken alone for anti-inflammatory effect, or in conjunction with NSAIDS to decrease the overall NSAID requirement.

Bromelain 24/36 (Code BROM8): Take 1-2 capsules two to four times daily between meals to control inflammation OR take one bromelain with an anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen as needed for pain.

Please contact our office if there is any question. As a patient of Dr. Maurer’s, products can be ordered through Emerson Ecologics at 800-654-4432. (See above Code’s)