What can you eat to help you heal well after reconstruction surgery?

 

In this pod Luan talks to nutritionist, Associate Professor Teresa Mitchell-Paterson, about what food choices you can make to help support your recovery from surgery.

 

Luan and Teresa talk about

·      Foods that may support wound healing

·      How you can hydrate after surgery

·      Foods to help with constipation

·      Can you have coffee?

·      What about chocolate?!

·      How to ease back into eating after your op

 

Links for this pod

·      Where to find Teresa

·      By Rosie Instagram account

·      Eat Well Guide

·      My Fitness Pal app

·      Cancer Council counselling

·      Box breathing

 

Where you can find Luan:

• Instagram
• Website
• LinkedIn

 

If you’ve found any of the content upsetting, please reach out and get help. Breast Cancer Network Australia has a free confidential helpline – 1800 500 258. Beyond Blue has a range of free resources online, or you can call them 24/7 on 1300 224 636.

 

The information in this podcast does not constitute medical advice. For personalised medical or health advice you should seek a consult with an appropriately qualified health or medical professional, or a FRACS qualified surgeon. Check with your healthcare team and a healthcare professional before taking any herbs, vitamins, and other dietary supplements.

 

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