This blog aims to raise awareness about the challenges individuals may encounter during the first to second month of post operative recovery when their first menstrual cycle begins. While some may experience a normal post-operative menstrual cycle, the initial one to three cycles after the procedure tend to be particularly challenging for most. It’s common to feel ultra-sensitive, emotionally vulnerable, and to experience heavier bleeding, increased tenderness, discomfort, cramping, and fluctuations in appetite.
To better prepare for these challenges, maintaining a healthy diet before embarking on your post-operative journey is essential. Diets rich in vegetables, fruits, fiber, healthy fats, proteins, and alkalizing fluids help prepare the body for post-operative care and aid in a speedy recovery. For personalized dietary recommendations, consult your doctor, a licensed dietary professional, your plastic surgeon, or your lymphatic drainage post op care specialist.
