My first brace
My second brace
How to apply my brace
Shriners Hospital
My back after surgery
Tuesday 4 December 2012
small recap
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Sunday 2 December 2012
Healthy eating after surgery
After surgery eating well is important for proper
healing. After surgery, you may experience a loss of appetite or foods may
taste different. This may cause you to eat less which can lead to weigh loss
and slow healing. Even up to a year after my surgery I often loss my appetite
on occasions.
Healthy
eating involves
Variety—No
single food supplies all the nutrients your body needs. It is healthy to eat
different foods from within each of the five food groups.
Balance—Eating
a balanced diet allows you to enjoy foods from each of the five food groups. No
food should be left out. Each group provides important nutrients to keep your
body healthy and strong. There are no “good foods” or “bad foods”. All foods
can fit into a healthy diet!
Moderation---Choose
foods for meals and snacks carefully. Refer to the food guide pyramid for
serving size recommendations.
Calories:
Calories
are present in all foods. Calories give you energy for physical activity and
healing. If you don’t eat enough Calories, your body will use its own fat
stores and protein stores (muscles) for energy. When your body’s stores of fat
and protein are worn down, your risk for other health problems increases.
Protein:
Meats,
dairy products, nuts and dried beans are excellent sources for protein. Protein
is necessary for tissue growth and repair. Not enough protein in your diet can
lead to weight loss, poor healing and an increased risk of infection after
surgery.
Vitamins
and Minerals: Most fruits and vegetables are good
sources of vitamins and minerals. Be sure to include at least five servings per
day of fruits and vegetables in your diet. Ask your doctor if you need to
supplement your diet with a multivitamin- mineral tablet or an iron supplement
in addition to eating a healthy diet.
Most of my information was taken from a healthy live style article from Shiners nutritional services.
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