Client Resources
Access New-Client Intake Forms; Recipes and Pre-/Post- Op dietary resources; and Product Recommendation
Pre-/Post- Op Diet
While A Spring Odyssey loves to share research, we stipulate that all recommendations should be checked with your doctor before enacting, and anything "new" to your diet should be gradually introduced. Those who are vegan should consult a nutritionist on how they can best alter their diet. Elise Schreiner (me) is not a licensed nutritionist but will share proven information with proper bibliography.
(pictured: vegan gluten free pizza from Little House of Wellness
Food & Drink
As a general rule, one's diet pre and post op should be geared toward fighting infection; optimizing healing; and decreasing swelling. Proper hydration varies with the person and their individual medications but usually consists of 8 glasses of clear fluids a day MINIMUM. (See Eating After Surgery or Injury: Calorie Requirements | HSS) Diet should consist of foods rich in protein such as albumin that will help the body both repair and clean itself. (see Postoperative fluid management - PMC (nih.gov)
Avoid foods high in spice, sugar, or sodium and chew your food well.
Recommended Products
The following products are RECOMMENDED based upon acquired information and/or experience. These recommendations are NOT A SUBSTITUTE for doctor's recommendations. Elise at A Spring Odyssey Lymphatics LLC does not receive any compensation for the recommendation of the following products. Have anything to share? Please do!
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Arnica Tea, Capsules, and Gel: Anti-inflammatory
Compression Garment Brands
BioFeet (Custom Garments for appendages local to the KC area) is recommended by KU Med and normally manufactures in 2 weeks. For those needing alterations, they will remake within 30 days of the original receipt. (913)538-5269
Constipation aids
Hydration and sugar free gummy bears
Apply cold-pressed castor oil to your belly button prn
Leak/Drain Management
Pee Pads on Amazon
Premade Meals
Sleep Options
Massage Tables from FB Marketplace
Zero Gravity Chair
Wound Care
Simply Saline by Arm and Hammer
First Honey Bandages (last long and stick hard)
Manuka Honey
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Simmer Armica Tea with Fresh Pineapple and Manuka Honey for a refreshing recovery drink.
