daggiesmom Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 I posted this in the wrong forum. I think it belongs here: After visiting my surgeon today, I was thinking about his comments concerning eating and healing. He really puts heavy emphasis on the importance of my eating about 1000 more calories per day to promote healing of my lung surgery area. He says I must eat alot! Only problem is I don't have the appetite I used to which I thought was a good thing as I was overweight. Now I'm down to a good weight for my height and good BMI and really want to stay there for good. So I guess my question is, how can I maximize the nutritional healing issue without loading on the pounds? Are there any supplements that promote healing? Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Joanie Quote
Snowflake Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 Joanie, My surgeon suggested a diet heavy in red meat when I was healing for the protein. I don't think proteins carry quite the weight-gaining power of carbs, and prior to having the irritation from radiation, I made sure to follow the doctor's advice and have a nice big steak at least twice a week. It was horrible, but anything to heal ... Juicy steak, fresh fried mushrooms and a fresh veggie.... Oh yeah, it was miserable...LOL ...and I did eat at least one serving of red meat a day, hamburgers or steak stir fry... I'm sure if you talk to a nutritionist or read labels at the GNC you can find something that helps promote healing... Good luck! Quote
cindi o'h Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 Avoid the "empty calories" If you think it's bad for you, it probably is. Vit. A,C, and E are the healing vitamins. Quote
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