What should I eat after a Tummy Tuck surgery?

A well balanced diet with complete proteins, independent of origin, will allow for appropriate healing.  Your plastic surgeon should be providing you with this information as advice will differ.       Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

There are really no restrictions on your diet after a tummy tuck. You should eat what ever you feel comfortable with. For a week or two, many patients have a decreased appetite. Remember this is the time of greatest healing and you should try to take in a normal amount of calories.

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.   Bowel movements may also be delayed: careful attention to appropriate nutrition, fiber, hydration, and ambulation are important in this regard as well.
Best wishes.