Any recommendations on foods to eat after surgery? I know to keep to low sodium starting out, but any suggestions?
Answer: Food after Tummy Tuck? 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.
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Answer: Food after Tummy Tuck? 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.
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Answer: Eating Habits After a Tummy Tuck 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.
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Answer: Eating Habits After a Tummy Tuck 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.
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October 4, 2018
Answer: Diet after a tummy tuck 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 Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, Florida Medical Association
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October 4, 2018
Answer: Diet after a tummy tuck 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 Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, Florida Medical Association
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September 29, 2018
Answer: What Food Should I Eat After a Tummy Tuck? 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.
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September 29, 2018
Answer: What Food Should I Eat After a Tummy Tuck? 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.
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October 5, 2018
Answer: Food after a Tummy Tuck 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.
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October 5, 2018
Answer: Food after a Tummy Tuck 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.
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June 17, 2018
Answer: Avoid excess salt, no other restrictions exist. 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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June 17, 2018
Answer: Avoid excess salt, no other restrictions exist. 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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