I would like to know what foods I should be eating or avoiding before surgery to help me in the recovery phase. Should I be drinking a lot of water and exercising? Is it ok to exercise the night before surgery? Would this help to prevent clotting?
April 15, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck Thank you for your question. For months leading up to your surgery diet and exercise will improve your final welcome. You should continue to eat healthy and follow your surgeons recommendations until the time of surgery. Best wishes Theodore Nyame M.D.
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April 15, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck Thank you for your question. For months leading up to your surgery diet and exercise will improve your final welcome. You should continue to eat healthy and follow your surgeons recommendations until the time of surgery. Best wishes Theodore Nyame M.D.
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April 18, 2016
Answer: Preparation for TT I would make sure you're eating a balanced diet and getting enough protein which is important for healing. I would follow your normal exercise rountines. Exercising the night before surgery is not a problem but I don't think it would prevent a blood clot. If you have a specific reason to be concerned about a blood clot I would talk to your board certified plastic surgeon about whether or not using an anticoagulation medication after surgery is a good idea. Best wishes!
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April 18, 2016
Answer: Preparation for TT I would make sure you're eating a balanced diet and getting enough protein which is important for healing. I would follow your normal exercise rountines. Exercising the night before surgery is not a problem but I don't think it would prevent a blood clot. If you have a specific reason to be concerned about a blood clot I would talk to your board certified plastic surgeon about whether or not using an anticoagulation medication after surgery is a good idea. Best wishes!
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