Supplements to help with surgery in a few days

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Christine2000
Christine2000 Member Posts: 176
edited June 2014 in Complementary and Holistic Medicine and Treatment

I am having a double mx on thursday. My nutritionist has put me on Traumeel starting tomorrow 3 times a day. I'm curious if others have tried other things--

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  • Jellydonut
    Jellydonut Member Posts: 1,043
    edited September 2009

    Christine,

    The best thing to do is to ask your surgeon what you should and should not take.

    The surgeon for my last surgery (reconstruction) gave me a 25 page booklet, written by him, and included in it is about 5 pages on what not to take before/after surgery.

    I've not heard of traumeel, or know what's in it.  Check w/your surgeon on that one.

    Be careful, as some vitamins are a definite no-no before surgery -- and definitely no aspirin. For instance, vitamin e is a blood thinner, as is aspriin and can be very dangerous before surgery.

    Good luck on your surgery.  Wishing you a speedy recovery.

    Jelly

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  • makingway
    makingway Member Posts: 799
    edited September 2009
    ARNICA - 30X Used to help reduce swelling and bruising
    Take 4 tablets 4 times a day (16 tablets/day)

    This homeopathic remedy has helped to reduce bruising and swelling in many of our patients by as much as one half. It comes in two strengths 30X and 200X, however we recommend the 30X. You may start taking it 4 days before surgery and continue for 2 weeks after.

    BROMELAIN - 500mg Prevents swelling, inflammation, and bruising
    Take 2 tablets 3 times a day in between meals

    Bromelain breaks down debris and detoxifies the body. Since this detoxifies the body, you should drink plenty of water while taking this remedy. Start four days prior to surgery and continue until all bruising is gone.

    For women who are antibiotic sensitive and often develop a secondary yeast infection as a result of taking antibiotics, there is a wonderful product that helps restore the "friendly floras" found naturally in the intestines. Oftentimes taking an antibiotic destroys this flora, and you can replace it with acidophilus. It can be purchased in pill or liquid form - both forms must be refrigerated. We recommend Jarro-dophilus. This is to be taken every day, twice a day as long as you are on antibiotics. (if you are yeast prone, you may want to take this product once daily all the time)

    One more word about homeopathics... try not to touch the pill directly, instead tip them out into the cap and then from the cap to your mouth. They are to be taken under the tongue and dissolved (they taste wonderful).

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  • dash
    dash Member Posts: 766
    edited September 2009

    Someone reminded me to up my protein intake both before and after surgery to promote healing. My last surgery, I supplemented with whey protein shakes since I generally don't eat a lot of protein.

    I second the Bromelain and really almost any digestive enzymes help with inflammation but remember to take them away from food or else they help digest your food rather than help with inflammation.

    I also strongly second the probiotics. I take them daily anyway but after antibiotic use, I take extra. (Again, take them several hours after antibiotics or else the antibiotics will destroy them)

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