I know drinking water is a good way to flush the body, illness and helps weight loss. Is it good for post op surgery as well?

Drinking extra water does not benefit your health and, when carried to an extreme, may cause health problems.  If you are not thirsty and your urine is not concentrated and dark, you are adequately hydrated.  All drinking more water does is make you run to the bathroom to pee.Drinking extra water after surgery does not speed healing.All the talk about extra water and losing weight, etc, is urban legend and has no scientific basis.

Hello,Staying well-hydrated and paying attention to nutritional health post op is a great idea. Avoid smoking and any other supplements or medications that your Surgeon recommends.All the best

Thank you for your question.  It is always recommended that patients stay well hydrated post-operatively.  With that said, it is also important that patients do not over do it with the fluids as that can have adverse effects.  Drinking plenty of water and electrolytes helps to minimize constipation, removes waste from the body and can also help to remove some residual anesthesia that remains in the body immediately following surgery.  On a daily basis, independent of a surgical procedure, staying well hydrated is good for the body, good for your cells and good for your tissues.  Best of luck!