Sodium intake after face lift. Will it add to the swelling?

May 25, 2014

As I am having a face lift and I know it will be difficult to bite food in the beginning i was planning to take some packet soup with me however there is approx 700mg of sodium in each serve . Could you please advise is that too much salt , would it add to the swelling ? Thank you

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