What Food Should I Eat After a Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question.

There is no specific “recommended diet” for the post-tummy tuck patient. A well-balanced diet with high fiber and a good protein source would obviously be helpful. Adding a protein shake ( to each meal) if necessary may also be helpful especially if your appetite is curtailed ( which often happens during this period). Frequent hydration is also important.

Best wishes.

There are no food restrictions after a tummy tuck, however as you mentioned avoiding salt is good. Eat a well balanced diet high in protein. Good luck.

This is for a tummy tuck  and really is applicable for any type of surgery and diet is critical to healing both BEFORE surgery and after surgery. I suggest eating a very clean diet completely free of processed foods and eating only Whole Foods that you prepare. So this really means fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and fresh meat. If you eat this way you will not have to worry about carbohydrates and salt and all those types of things. Just eliminate anything that has been processed. This will give your body all of the nutrients it needs to heal.Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
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