Recovery after surgery: How to regain strength and vitality?

Recovery after surgery is very important. Thanks to this post-operative process, pain is considerably reduced when some type of mobility is performed. Even not only the operated area benefits but the whole body. So, if you want to know how to recover optimally, keep reading what I have for you.

Tips for recovery after surgery

Why is recovery after surgery so important? It is highly relevant because it provides satisfactory results. And it is that, without a doubt, the success of an intervention does not lie exclusively in the work that the doctor does.

It also does it in the way you assume it during the postoperative phase. Therefore, whatever the type of operation you do, take into account the following tips.

Recommendations for a successful rehabilitation

To get positive results after surgery, do the following:

1. Eat healthily

A key piece in recovery is that you eat beneficial foods. Dietitian Abby Sauer recommends eating vegetables and fruits, lean meats, and whole grains. Therefore, I advise you to include the following in your diet:

•         Vitamin C. This is essential to repair ligaments, tendons, and surgical wounds. You can find this vitamin in strawberries, lemon, broccoli, kiwi, and orange, among others.
•         Foods with fiber. Sometimes, the medications indicated by the specialist can bring adverse effects such as constipation. For that reason, you will need to consume foods that contain fiber. These include chard, carrots, rue, spinach, broccoli, and whole-grain cereals, among others.
•         Protein. Protein-rich foods help repair and maintain muscles. In addition, they transport nutrients.

•         Vitamin D and Calcium. Consuming dairy products that are low in fat helps you repair and strengthen all your bones.

2. Hydrate

You may be wondering why it is so important to drink plenty of water in this phase? You must do it. This is so because water helps you maintain blood flow, as well as transport nutrients and oxygen to the cells.

At the same time, it protects your joints, which is essential in the postoperative period to replenish the fluids that you have lost. I advise you to consume 1.5 to 2 liters of water daily to ensure good hydration. By doing this your recovery after surgery will be successful. If, on the other hand, you do not hydrate, the healing process will be slower.

3. Do exercises

It is sometimes believed that exercises are not recommended after surgery. But it is quite the opposite. This helps maintain a healthy and energetic life.

But beware! I'm not talking about vigorous activities like bicycling, lifting weights, or hard jogging. I am referring to light exercises, walks, light resistance and strength training, yoga, or stretching.

All of them will help you a lot, especially if you have fatigue. In any case, I recommend that you speak with your specialist to determine which is the best in your case.

4. Follow the instructions

What do I mean by this? I mean medication. This is the most crucial point in rehabilitation. The medications you are prescribed are to minimize pain or discomfort. For that reason, you should take them without variations.

5. Smoke less

If you are one of those people who smokes too much, it is time for you to stop that habit. If you have a hard time doing it, reduce consumption progressively weeks before the preoperative period.

Experts on the subject point out that smoking slows wound healing and makes the patient more prone to infection.

6. Reduce stress

Depression and stress are common in many patients. But don't worry, because there is a solution for it. In 2012, the scientific journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity published an interesting discovery. It revealed that relaxation exercises 3 days before and 7 days after an operation help heal faster. Other benefits they provide are:

•         Stress reduction.
•         Pain control.
•         Improved sleep and mood.

Here is a link for you to practice after you have surgery.

7. Wear suitable clothing

In the post-operative period, certain garments are required. Here are some, depending on the intervention:

• Mammoplasty. You need a special bra so that everything stays on track normally.
• Liposuction. There are Colombian fajas that are perfect for reducing inflammation from the incision. These garments speed up the healing process and leave you with a slim waist that will enhance your beauty.

Don't worry if you don't see the results you want at first. You have to wait for your post-operative period to notice the changes.

• Abdominoplasty. Medical grade compression fajas are available for this type of cosmetic operation. These reduce side effects such as inflammation. I also advise you to wear them with loose clothing so that it is easier to take them off.
• Fat transfer. Wear loose clothing that won't cause complications while you heal.
• Brachioplasty. Wear arm fajas that have sleeves that provide comfortable support. This way you will avoid hurting yourself while you heal.

 Regardless of what your case is, you have to take into account three factors: the type of fabric, the level of compression, and the flexibility of the material.

Is there anything else I can do to regain my strength and vitality?

Of course! It is normal for you to lose muscle. You can even lose up to 2 pounds by staying 10 days in bed. In addition to the advice, I have given you, there is a component that can help you regain muscle mass.

This is HMB, known as beta-hydroxy-beta-methyl butyrate. It is a natural compound and essential for the health of our muscles. The body produces it naturally, but you can also find it in certain foods like avocados, citrus fruits, and fish.

Recovery after surgery does not have to be traumatic! It is a normal and necessary restoration process. Take the time you need, comply with your doctor's instructions and follow the advice I have given you. They will surely be of great help to you.