Suggest Vitamins And Minerals To Be Included In Diet Post Back Surgery

Hi welcome to HCM I can understand your concern for your wavering health and recovery after surgery . Get a blood test done to determine any nutritional deficiencies. Correct these , it may help your healing time. . For optimal healing after surgery we need some vitamins and minerals which can help with cellular growth and tissue repair, as well as contribute to lessening the instances of infection and inflammation while healing. Increase your immunity with vitamin C. After surgery, the levels of vitamin C in the body are quickly depleted because the body is using its immune response to fight off any pathogens the blood and tissues may have been exposed to from the air. Taking vitamin C after surgery can help restore the body s levels to normal and preserve its ability to reduce the chances of infection. Vitamin C is also needed to form collagen in the skin, which is necessary for skin growth and healing at the cite of incision. Take vitamin A to aid skin regeneration. Since vitamin A is essential in the body to maintain healthy skin and to generate new skin cells, it is an important nutrient needed in healing after surgery. Vitamin D for bone strengthening and zinc is also needed to form new connective tissues, like the ones found in muscles and lining around organs . Zinc is a mineral that can speed healing time and boost immune function after surgery. IT IS ALWAYS PREFERABLE IF NUTRIENTS AND MINERALS ARE CONSUMED IN NATURAL FORM like fiberous grains , banana , milk and milk and its products ,green leafy veges , nuts ,beans , mushrooms Sun light for vitamin D . Last but not the least , proper rest , hydration Do , little physical activity, walk , gentle stretching ,pranayam , deep breathing , and Yoga according to capacity of your body , in consultation with your surgeon and keeping constipation at bay will help strengthen your immunity . and accelerate process of healing .. Hope this helps solve your query . Take care . All the best