Physical Therapy Hysterectomy Recovery Diet for FAST HEALING, GAS and CONSTIPATION

Hysterectomy Recovery Diet Timestamps
1:02 Protein sources to promote healing
3:05 Prebiotic foods to restore the gut microbiome
5:01 Foods that cause painful gas and bloating
6:59 Diet for hysterectomy constipation

Hysterectomy Recovery Diet for Healing

The body uses protein from the diet for healing. After hysterectomy, protein requirements are increased. The body doesn’t store protein so it’s important to consume protein every day during hysterectomy recovery to optimize tissue healing

Most women require 2.5-3 daily servings of protein during hysterectomy recovery.

1 single serving of lean protein includes:
2 eggs
1 serve of low fat dairy eg ¾ cup yogurt, 1 cup of milk
65g or 2.2oz cooked lean red meat (e.g. beef, lamb, veal or pork)
100g or 3.5 oz cooked fish or small can tinned fish (tuna or salmon)
80g or 2.8oz lean (skinless) chicken or turkey
170g or 6oz tofu
Protein supplement drinks

Hysterectomy Recovery Diet to Restore the Gut Microbiome
Some women develop long-term bowel problems after hysterectomy which may be related to an altered microbiome. The microbiome consists of trillions of bacteria, viruses and fungi (microorganisms) that live in the bowel.

After hysterectomy the stress of surgery (2) and antibiotics can disturb the gut microbiome causing bloating and abdominal pain. Research suggests probiotics after antibiotics may not restore the original microbiome (3).

Prebiotic foods feed beneficial gut bacteria that should be included in the hysterectomy recovery diet:
Asparagus
Bananas
Jerusalem artichoke
Root vegetables
Rice
Yogurt (Greek or homemade yogurt)
Kombucha or Kefir

Prebiotic foods that can cause gas and bloating include:
Legumes
Onions
Garlic
Leeks

Diet to Reduce Gas and Bloating After Hysterectomy
Gas pain and bloating is a painful side effect after hysterectomy. If you’re suffering from gas and bloating then you may choose to temporarily reduce or eliminate gas producing foods including:

Brassica family vegetables e.g. cabbage, brussel sprouts, cauliflower
Peas and beans
Onions
Pears
Dried fruits e.g. figs, pears, apricots and prunes

Gas producing fluids include:
Caffeine
Soft drinks
Beer

Hysterectomy Recovery Diet for Constipation
Constipation is a common problem after hysterectomy.

The first step for overcoming constipation after hysterectomy is to soften the stool. Having a soft, well formed stool makes bowel emptying less painful and reduces the need to strain.

Hysterectomy recovery diet to soften the stool:
Fruit – peaches, plums, kiwi fruit, apricots
Vegetables – squash, capsicum, spinach, leafy greens
Cereals – oats, wholemeal bread, multigrain cereals
Fibre supplements – psyllium* husks (Metamucil)

Hysterectomy Constipation and High Fibre
Avoid the mistake of increasing high fibre intake when constipated after a hysterectomy which can worsen constipation.

When constipated reduce fibre and clear the bowel with appropriate laxatives advised by your doctor. This is usually an osmotic laxative (eg Miralax, Osmolax, Movicol) that act gently on the bowel and can usually be taken for at least 6 weeks post op.

Gradually reintroduce higher fibre foods as tolerated after bowel emptying into your hysterectomy recovery diet.

References
1. Y. Ringel, Y & Ringel-Kulka, T (2015). J. Clin. Gastroenterol. 49 Suppl 1 (2015) S56-59.
3. Suez, J. et al (2018) Post-Antibiotic Gut Mucosal Microbiome Reconstitution Is Impaired by Probiotics and Improved by Autologous FMT. Cell. Sep 6;174(6):1406-1423.

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[sharongeorge]

Great info 👍 Unfortunately doctors don't give you a diet plan or tips on what to eat or not eat...you have to go home and figure it out yourself. So glad I found your channel 😍

[joannhandsford]

They should show this video at the hospital before discharge. Very informative and helpful. Thank you!

[lyddyc]

Had my ovaries and tubes out 4 days ago and the best thing for me was drinking a packet of mirelax every morning 3 days before surgury and every morning after, its been 4 days and I tolorate prunes so eat a 4 to 5 daily with that horrible drink! ugh! But honestly has been the trick.Good luck ladies! Its not as easy as everyone makes out so don't let anyone minimize what you are feeling.I am also 65 so its harder when you are older to heal fast .

[tessahunt]

Just had a total hysterectomy last Tuesday two days after my 49th birthday and I am happy i found this info as this is my first surgery Ever in 49 years!

[KS-ophb]

THIS VIDEO IS A LIFE SAVER! I have followed this to a T. I started eating lighter the week before surgery and I cut out every food she suggests to avoid gas and ate any food she suggested for stool softening. My first 2 weeks of recovery have gone smoothly!!! I HIGHLY suggest following this video plus eating /drinking protein sources - light one like yogurt, protein shakes, kefir, cottage cheese....it helps heal and keeps things easy on digestion...THANK YOU MK!!! your videos have saved me during this process

[timoleliana]

..i had a hysterectomy 6 days ago and had constipation issues. Thanks for your advice

[shanaazpodmore]

I'm so glad I found you before my hysterectomy(big grapefruit size fibroid). I'm 44 (child free). Surgery is due next month. Your videos are incredibly informative and are giving me peace of mind. Thank you. 😊

[annettelong]

Thank you so much! I’m on my 2nd week of recovery and your videos are invaluable. Also wanted to add that I’m drinking a lot of water which has helped even though it makes me get up a lot 😊

[Pvongvisay]

Post recovery going into my one week and glad to know that I am eating some right foods. Thank you for the informative nutritious video which I didn’t get at discharge so I have to do my own research.

[alisonmace]

Thank you from the UK Had my abdominal hysterectomy 3 days ago, found your video a week before hand and stocked up on the essentials. The trapped wind has been the worse part so far, definitely recommend the walking. Thanks again x

[ciana]

I just had partual historectomy yesterday I've eaten rice and celery soup and soft fiber bars came on here to look up what to eat.I haven't had any gas Thank God

[juliethomas]

I had my hysterectomy on September 26 and 10 days post I had no appetite and was basically surviving on biscuits and porridge. However after all those days I kept feeling less of myself and always tired, as there had been nights I had not slept a wink. I know I had to do something about this as I should have been feeling better daily but it was not happening. I came across this video on Friday October 07 and started the meal plan as stated. That first night I slept the entire night and today Sunday October 09 I have more energy, walking much better with less pain on the incision and have drastically improved within 2-3 days. A million kudos goes out to you because I really felt like life was over for me but you brought me back to life. Honestly your gynecologist fails to address these follow up instructions which is just as important as the surgery itself. Thanks for bringing my life back into perspective! Your breathing and pelvic exercise videos are also helpful.Keep up the great work! 👍

[sharonesuhr]

I am 5 days post surgery and wish I had seen this sooner! I'll add that I went into surgery backed up bc I couldn't have my morning hot beverage day of surgery, which always induces a bowel movement. I wish I had done whatever possible to make sure I "went" the morning of surgery - I would have even done an enema.

[jrangel]

I’m one week post-op and this info would have been nice to have the day I went home after surgery. The doctor doesn’t give you an instructions and just the last three days, the gas pain has been unbearable. Thank you for this video.

[karishmamotwani]

Just had my hysterectomy 2 days ago, can’t thank you enough ❤

[veemack]

I'm currently in hospital having undergone a total hysterectomy at 42 for pre cancer risks. This video helps me so much as not many of the staff have discussed the expectations post surgery.

Thank you so much for such concise information.

[Christiknits]

Thank you!! I’m about a week out from surgery and this is so helpful for meal planning. I eat a lot that you featured here, so it’s nice to know what to focus on. ❤

[goodluckbeck]

I am 3 weeks post op and this video is so vital to me right now. Thank you 🙏🏼

[miasestakova]

Really nice I finally found this video I’m 6 day operation take out uterus , so Doctors they explain what can do but not like this video ladies thank you so much ❤to understand

[bellaangel]

My hysterectomy is scheduled for Friday and I am meal prepping. This video was wonderful!! Thank you for sharing 🙏💗