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Surgery Recovery
Program
By Robert M. Myers, ND
It is important for optimal healing and prevention
of complications to have all of your bodily systems functioning as
best they can. For ideal repair of damaged tissue, it is
essential that cellular nutritional status be at a maximum level.
The following is a basic guide to help ensure that
you are ready for surgery and the recovery process. Try to
begin as soon as you know you will be undergoing an operation.
Nutrition
General good nutrition is important always, but
especially before and after surgery. Avoid known food
allergies, sugar, and other refined carbohydrates, artificial
additives, caffeine, fried foods, and hydrogenated oils. All
of these substances can promote the formation of free radicals,
which inhibit good cellular repair.
Be sure to drink plenty of good pure water, taking
into account medical advice concerning any special need you may
have.
Adequate protein intake is essential for tissue
repair. A minimum of 50 grams a day and as much as 100 grams a
day of protein may be necessary, depending on the surgery you will
have. Good-quality protein may be obtained from eggs, dairy
products, fish, soy products, and protein powder formulas.
Whole grains, vegetables, and fruits provide
essential nutrients as well as providing bulk to decrease the
problem of constipation. Generally, as much of these may be
eaten as you like, and certainly a minimum of 3-5 servings of
vegetables and 1-2 servings of fruit a day should be eaten.
Attitude
It is important to accept that the surgery you are
about to have is your best option at the present time. As
such, the more comfortable you are with it, and even thankful that
this option is available, the better you will do during and after
the procedure.
Before Surgery
I. Supplements
To be taken with food
unless otherwise stated:
| Vitamin C |
2,000 mg |
4 times a day |
| Vitamin A |
40,000 IU |
Once per day (without
vitamin D ) |
| Vitamin E |
800 IU |
Once per day |
| Vitamin B Complex |
25 mg |
1 tablet, twice a day |
| Vitamin K |
200 mcg |
Once per day |
| Zinc citrate |
15 mg |
2 times a day |
| Folic acid |
800 mcg |
3 times a day |
II. Specialty Products
| Ligamendon |
2 tablets |
3 times a day |
| VPB tablets |
2 tablets |
3 times a day |
| Adrenal Plus Tablets |
2 tablets |
3 times a day (best on
an empty stomach) |
III. Homeopathic Remedies
To be taken under tongue
with no food or flavors in the mouth for 15 minutes before or
afterwards. Unless otherwise stated, the dose is 4-5 pellets
of a 30C potency.
| Arnica |
One dose three times a
day the day of surgery. |
| Phosphorus |
One dose just before
surgery. |
| Aconite |
As needed for fear
just before surgery. |
After Surgery
I. Nutrition
In general, continue the good diet you had before
your operation as you are able.
II. Supplements
Continue the supplements
you were taking at the same dosage, except for the following
changes:
| Vitamin K |
Cut in half after 4
days. Continue that for a week, then stop. |
| Vitamin A |
Decrease to 20,000
IU once per day after 1 week. |
Continue supplements for 3-5 weeks after surgery.
III. Specialty Products
Continue the previously
prescribed products for four weeks, then include the following:
| Prodophilus |
1/2 tsp. in water |
2 times a day (on an
empty stomach) |
IV. Homeopathics
Begin taking the following
as soon as possible after surgery:
| Arnica |
One dose every hour
for 6 doses, then every 12 hours for 7 days. |
| Traumeel |
One tab every 1/2 hour
for 6 doses, then every 3 hours for 6 days. |
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