Q What should I eat to help recovery after uterine surgery? Are there foods I should avoid?
A For a body depleted by blood loss, foods rich in protein and iron support recovery. Start with easy-to-digest foods early on, and avoid greasy or spicy foods and overeating, which burden digestion.
Detailed Answer
After a hysterectomy, eating protein (lean meat, fish, eggs, beans) and foods rich in iron and vitamins helps replenish the blood lost through bleeding and supports recovery. However, since digestion is weak right after surgery, start with small amounts of easy-to-digest food and gradually expand to a regular diet. Greasy, spicy, and stimulating foods, overeating, and excessive alcohol place a burden on digestion and recovery, so it's best to avoid them.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
In Korean Medicine, a body that has lost a lot of blood — as in childbirth or surgery — is best warmed gently and nourished softly. At Dongjedang, we guide a diet suited to each recovery stage that replenishes qi and blood while easing the burden on digestion, so what you eat becomes fuel for recovery.
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