Is it true that drinking pineapple juice can help to alleviate bruising & swelling after BA surgery?

Your PS probably said that because pineapple juice contains bromelain. Bromelain and arnica can help with bruising/swelling and you can pick up tabs for both in health food stores (like Whole Foods). Hope this helps!!

Thanks for your question!  Your doctor likely recommended drinking pineapple juice because it is a natural inflammatory because pineapples contain Bromelain.  You can also purchase Bromelain over the counter in many pharmacies if you don't like the idea of drinking that much juice.  Good luck!

There is an enzyme in pineapple that helps with bruising and swelling.  It is available in supplement form if you wish.  It's called bromelain.  Arnica is another supplement that is helpful for bruising and swelling.  These are available at most vitamin stores.