I had bracioplasty & a tummy tuck 8/10/15 after losing 140lbs. Just completed round 2; having a breast lift/aug w/ mesh & labiaplasty last Thursday 3/10/16. Plan was to do lower body exercise but the LP recovery is way more difficult that expected, cant even walk long due to swelling; so wo is not an option. Freaking out that I will gain weight since I wont be able to work out at all for 6-8 weeks. I heard your body burns more calories while recovering? I am eating clean just worried.
March 23, 2016
Answer: Will I burn calories during recovery? When you are recovering from surgery it is very important to eat a healthy diet - your body does indeed need extra calories to heal all of the incisions and areas of surgery - for that reason, this is definitely not a good time to be on a strict calorie restriction diet. You don't need to over-eat either, but maintaining a balanced diet should ensure uneventful healing. If you are able to maintain a healthy diet, your weight will ultimately be stable - try not to get on the scale too much during this time period, as fluid shifts are very common and the water weight will lead to significant ups and downs in terms of what the scale says. Good luck.
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March 23, 2016
Answer: Will I burn calories during recovery? When you are recovering from surgery it is very important to eat a healthy diet - your body does indeed need extra calories to heal all of the incisions and areas of surgery - for that reason, this is definitely not a good time to be on a strict calorie restriction diet. You don't need to over-eat either, but maintaining a balanced diet should ensure uneventful healing. If you are able to maintain a healthy diet, your weight will ultimately be stable - try not to get on the scale too much during this time period, as fluid shifts are very common and the water weight will lead to significant ups and downs in terms of what the scale says. Good luck.
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March 21, 2016
Answer: Mommy makeover No, I am not aware that your body burns more calories when you are recovering from surgery. It is important however to take it easy and follow your doctor's advice about postop restrictions so that you can heal properly.
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March 21, 2016
Answer: Mommy makeover No, I am not aware that your body burns more calories when you are recovering from surgery. It is important however to take it easy and follow your doctor's advice about postop restrictions so that you can heal properly.
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