The two weeks following my return home were crucial to the healing of such a large wound. Set the alarm clock, and Superman spent 14 days turning me from side-to-side, every 2 hours. I was about 80lbs. and needed to put on weight. Proper diet is crucial to the healing process--especially protein. At least 60 to 80 grams per day, along with the proper balance of electrolytes, and extra zinc, iron, vitamins D &C. I used liquid protein supplements along with powdered pea protein and powdered egg-white protein. The liquid supplements made me urinate more. For electrolytes, I like emergenC, be careful not to overdo the zinc intake. Soups with protein supplements, and milk (Lactade for my IBD) smoothies with egg-white protein added. The wound was covered and the surgeon said to keep the dressing on, so we did. After a week we changed it. At all times the wound was clean, dry, and had no weight put on it.
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