Boosting the Post-Op Immune System?

Good Morning Sisters!

I feel my immune system is really run down post op. I guess this is major surgery and with that comes a run down immune system. My question is what is the best thing we can do for ourselves post op now to help boost that immune system back up????

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I found that a very healthy diet with fruits , vegetables, whole grains,low fat protein, and no junk food, mostly natural foods, lot's of water, plenty of rest, and execise, like walking several times a week to help me heal and get strong. I also take multivitamin and calcium plus D.

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Mornin, SisterAngel ! Good topic! My opinion is good healthy foods; fresh fruits and veggies, stay away from artificial preservatives, sweeteners and the like, vitamins, and fresh air and excercise. Dirnk good old natural water, milk for calcium and vitamin D, jusice and avoid sodas if possible. This is an especially good post coming up on flu season, and Princesses are especially vulnerable to virus right now. I also suggest a flu shot.Oh yeah, and lots and lots of chocolate!!! Dark is the healthiest!!!!!!!

cranberry juice is a natural immune booster; you might want to use the lower sugar version, elevated blood sugar can slow the healing process.

good health and speedy recovery

I'm a big fan of Emergen-C (packets of effervescent B and C vitamins). Watch out if you have kidney stones though, or any other condition where high levels of vitamin C are not advised. It tastes great and seems to give a boost.

I guess that doesn't include Big Mac's does it? sniff, sniff!!!
In Agreement with what all the sisters said, and I would add, FLAX seeds. I just read a book on it.
It says that it is a nutritional powerhouse and a super healing food. Flax prevents the growth of new cancer cells, and lowers blood cholesterol levels, it helps with constipation, intestinal, and digestive problems, high blood pressure, cardiovascular problems and degenerative diseases. I have been putting it in my cereal. I might as well add prune juice to the list too,

Thanks Sisters for all the great tips and advice. I am feeling much better this evening and had a good day. I think the stomach bug has left the building lol....gosh I hope so at least.

I will do the things you all mentioned. It never hurts to boost our immune systems post surgery to make us healthier again

Good night Sisters. Sweet Dreams. May you have pleasant dreams and may the angels sing you lullabyes...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Sister angel I always find your words to be very comforting Thank you for your prayers. Great post cause I think I may be coming down with something.
Thanks ladies I've been eating the fruits and vege's,taking multivitamin and avoiding sugar. I think I will give that flax seed a try.

I usually drink Airbourne to boost my immune system. I was so afraid that before my surgery I would get a cold and have to postpone. I drank Airbourne (tablet that fizzes in water and taste like Tang) for a month before and didn't get one cold when everyone else around me was contagious with just about anything you can think of.

Thanks Sisters. I have seen airbourne and never thought of getting that. I also drink tons of cranberry juice mixed in water (50/50 mix). Great tips. I hope these tips help all of us so we don't get sick and if we're sick boost that system back up

Thanks again. I hope and pray you have a great evening. May you rest well and may the angels sing you soft lullabyes