Peridural infusion pump

• Telemedicine or in-person medical evaluation.
• Clinical history form.
• Pre-operative analysis.  
• Choose a date that fits in with your work schedule, family commitments, vacations.
• Choose a destination: Playa del Carmen and Cozumel.  
• We help you plan your trip: Preferential rates for transportation, hotels and tours; we have pre-arranged packages.

• The doctor will make an incision and create a surgical pocket to lace the pump (in the abdomen) and a second incision in the back, both attached with a catheter. 
• It will be placed near the surface of the skin for easy filling with a syringe.
• Done in 2 hours in the operating room.
• During the 2-day hospitalization you will be under doctor’s observation.
• General anesthesia.
• Come to the hospital with comfortable shoes and clothes; no makeup and no accessories. 
• Bring a comfortable change of clothes and personal hygiene items for the patient and accompanying person. 

Recovery takes 2 to 3 weeks. The recommendation is to return to your normal activities in 6 weeks’ time.

• Take care of your scars and take all medicines as directed by your physician. 
• We recommend no sun exposure for three months.
• You can shower the following day, taking care of the incisions; wash and dry gently.
• Do not apply any lotion, oil or cream that has not been prescribed by your doctor.
• For one week, do not lift, push or pull anything that weighs more than 10 pounds or 4.5 kilos.
• Do not drive until you have stopped taking the medication or until the doctor instructs it.
• Put the seat belt without compressing the area where the pump was placed.
• Avoid swimming, soaking in a hot tub or jacuzzi until your doctor says you can do so. 
• Try to wear comfortable clothes
• Do not smoke (ask your doctor about the required post-surgical time)