Tips on Healing after Operations

[tamara]

With our Tranplant coming up, just thought it would be handy for me and others in the future to know what we all do to make the healing process quick and "painless"
With all our knowledge and the amount of procedures we have had there should be some good ideas.......................




EDITED:  Moved post to correct thread "Transplants" - Goofynina/Admin.

[Amanda From OZ]

Well they told me the best way to promote healing is to rest and have a diet rich in vitamins and protein. 

But most importantly just take your time, and try not to do everything to fast. Rest and eat well. 

[Romona]

I agree with Amanda. If you are in pain, don't be brave. Take something for pain. You need rest and you don't rest well in pain.

If you have staples be careful with your underwear. It can be uncomfortable if you have "to go" (and you will after all the water) if a staple gets caught. 

[angela515]

Great advice so far, I would just add that the sooner your up and walking after transplant, that will aslo promote healing. 

[Roxy]

The walking and eating about 8 ounces of protein a day helped me. Just listen to your body and don't overdo anything. After 3 weeks I tried walking 6-8 miles in a day, which would have been OK, because I was not in pain and felt great,  except I still had the stent in and that caused bleeding because it rubbed up against my bladder. Also(and they should tell you this) you don't want to do anything that strains your abdomen like sit ups and stuff. They worry about transplant patients and donors getting hernias in the first few months. Wishing you the best~ 

[George Jung]

I would just like to note that one of the best things we can do to assure a speedy recovery post-transplant is to be proactive.  
Being as physically fit, in the best shape we can be, and of sound mind prior to surgery greatly effects recovery.

[stauffenberg]

For those who want to minimize the scar of the transplant, just rub vitamin E oil into the suture area as soon as the surgical taping covering it is removed (when it will be safe from infection).  If you repeat this every day, it will make the scar nearly invisible.

[tamara]

I would just like to note that one of the best things we can do to assure a speedy recovery post-transplant is to be proactive. 
Being as physically fit, in the best shape we can be, and of sound mind prior to surgery greatly effects recovery.

Can that be done by me  not sure George but I'll Try