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Post-Surgery Bloodwork Recommendations
Stop vitamins, B12, and biotin 72 hours before labs are drawn. Make sure that you are fasting, which means nothing to eat or drink past midnight the day before the bloodwork.
Post-Surgery Questions & Answers
Can I use a straw? There is no evidence-based practice that shows using a straw will be harmful to you. There is a small amount of air at the top of the straw that might get sucked into your stomach each time you take a sip. Air in your stomach can cause some pain. That space would be better used for something nutritious instead of air, so we suggest not using a straw for at least the first 6 weeks post-surgery.
Post-Op Diet: Week 4 and Beyond
Now that you have made it through the first three weeks of the post-surgery diet, which are by far the toughest, you can add much more variety to what you eat.
Post-Op Diet: Week 3
Now that you have reached the start of Week 3 post-surgery, it is time to start adding pureed foods to your diet. Continue consuming clear liquids, as you did in Week 1 and Week 2. Pureed means foods that are mashed, usually cooked vegetables, fruits, or legumes that have been pressed, ground, blended, or sieved to the consistency of creamy paste or liquid.
Post-Op Diet: Week 2
After you have progressed through Week 1 of clear liquids, it is fine to start a full liquid diet. Basically, you are adding to your clear liquid diet, so keep drinking the clear liquids and begin to add fluids that are not clear and that can be sipped through a straw.
Post-Op Diet: Week 1
THE FOLLOWING IS ONLY FOR POST-OP PATIENTS The following foods, recipes and info are only
Food Journal & Portion Sizes
It is a good idea to keep track of what you are eating, drinking, and how much exercise you are getting. There is a huge variety of apps that you can download for free. These apps will help you keep track of all calories consumed, give you ideas for what to eat, help with meal planning, track your exercise, and keep track of how much water and fluids you are consuming. Most of them are free, but you can upgrade to an app with more options for a small fee. The simple free ones usually work just fine.
Macronutrients & Micronutrients
The composition of the post-surgery diet is essential to meeting your nutritional needs. It is important to understand the two different types of nutrients. Macronutrients consist of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats; micronutrients consist of vitamins and minerals.
Wound Care
Wound care is one of the most important aspects of post-surgery care, and it is actually pretty simple. You can use sterile gauze, medical tape for sensitive skin, Curad, Nexcare, or generic bandages for sensitive skin.
What to Pack
You want to pack light. Pack like you are going away for a 3-day weekend, because you will be in the hospital for two days.
The following is a list of suggested items to bring with you to Tijuana:
