What Food Should I Eat After a Tummy Tuck?

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Any recommendations on foods to eat after surgery? I know to keep to low sodium starting out, but any suggestions?

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.

There is no specific “recommended diet” for the post-tummy tuck patient. A well-balanced diet with high fiber and a good protein source would obviously be helpful. Adding a protein shake ( to each meal) if necessary may also be helpful especially if your appetite is curtailed ( which often happens during this period). Frequent hydration is also important.

Best wishes.

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

There are no food restrictions after a tummy tuck, however as you mentioned avoiding salt is good. Eat a well balanced diet high in protein. Good luck.

Karl William Schwarz, MD · Answer

This is for a tummy tuck  and really is applicable for any type of surgery and diet is critical to healing both BEFORE surgery and after surgery. I suggest eating a very clean diet completely free of processed foods and eating only Whole Foods that you prepare. So this really means fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and fresh meat. If you eat this way you will not have to worry about carbohydrates and salt and all those types of things. Just eliminate anything that has been processed. This will give your body all of the nutrients it needs to heal.Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
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Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

A healthy well balanced diet as well as staying well hydrated is recommended. Most Board Certified PS provide detailed post-op instructions at patient's pre-op appointment.

Eddy Dona, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

An important aspect after a tummy tuck procedure is the potential for weight gain. After surgery you are unable to do any real exercise for the first 6 weeks and potentially at risk of over eating. The best way to avoid this is to make serous concious efforts to control diet and start walking as soon as you are able to.  I encouraged lots of fibre and fluids to minimise any bowel problems and to consume small healthy meals with plenty of protein, fruit and vegetables.

Richard J. Bruneteau, MD · Answer

The
nutritional status of patients following abdominoplasty is extremely important.
This ultimately effects wound healing and the patients overall recovery. For
this reason, it’s important to have a healthy well balanced diet. Other than
avoiding excess salt intake, no specific restrictions exist.

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