How long should I do a low sodium diet post tummy tuck?

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I had a tummy tuck with lipo on the 7th of December. And have been on a low sodium diet since then. For how long more do I need to be on a low sodium diet to avoid swelling etc? Your advice is apprecaited.

Sacha Obaid, MD · Answer

I would recommend continuing a low sodium diet for up to 6 weeks if you can tolerate it to minimize swelling and speed up the recovery process.  If you cheat one day it may slow the recovery a bit but it will not affect the long term result.  Good luck.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

From a theoretical standpoint, a low sodium diet may reduce swelling after tummy tuck.  I am not sure how much fluid this is causing to shift, but this is reasonable.

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. Unless your plastic surgery recommends otherwise, I do not think a low sodium diet is necessarily beneficial.

	Best wishes.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

In terms of the surgical recuperation, you should follow your docor's postop protocol. A low sodium diet cannot but help to be beneficial to your health!

Maria Cristina Picon, MD · Answer

If you can, try a little more, because now is time of very big diet transgression and you need to care the results.

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