Is it okay to drink Ensure the day after open rhinoplasty?

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I am a 22 year old male. I have been eating mainly carbs and am looking for a solid protein source (in addition to the soft lentil beans and other beans I have been eating). I have been taking bromelain, arnica Montana, vitamin c, vitamin b complex, and soon zinc. Additionally, I have been drinking a lot of water as my only fluid intake. Even so it has 100% Daily value of vitamin E

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

That is probably fine.  Ask your surgeon for his or her opinion.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, California

Donn R. Chatham, MD · Answer

It is always important to discuss with your surgeon any drugs, supplements and out-of-the ordinary foods during the surgical time, including recovery. Good nutrition is very important and avoiding things that might interfere with healing or increase bleeding  is crucial. Foods high in garlic, ginseng, & ginkgo biloba...for example..can alter clotting. Also flavonoid -rich foods like chocolate and red wine have   sometimes been associated with blood thinning properties. Most supplements are probably safe but read the labels.

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

It probably would have no effect on your recovery, but you should discuss this with your plastic surgeon and follow all of his or her advice about pre and post-operative instructions.Robert Singer, MD  FACSLa Jolla, California

Ira D. Papel, MD · Answer

If you are a healthy young patient as described, then a dietary supplement like Ensure won't really help you. Your normal diet gives you all the nutrition and crucial elements you need for successful surgery.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Ensure will not cause you any issues. The arnica and bromelain can significantly decrease bruising. Make sure that you ice your nose and eyes generously after surgery and sleep with your head elevated.

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