{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/639e5d98b0e1cf00112a9357/6a55ca34659a63f69c7b43e3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Rewritten Rewind: Foods That Can Help You Heal After Surgery","description":"<p>What can you eat to help support healing after breast reconstruction surgery?</p><p><br></p><p>Originally recorded in 2023, this episode returns as a Rewritten Rewind as part of the <em>Before and After Breast Reconstruction</em> mini-series.</p><p><br></p><p>Luan talks with nutritionist Associate Professor Teresa Mitchell-Paterson about food choices that may help support recovery from mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode we talk about:</p><ul><li>Foods that may support wound healing</li><li>Protein and nutrition before and after surgery</li><li>Hydration after an operation</li><li>Foods that may help with constipation</li><li>Whether you can drink coffee</li><li>What about chocolate?</li><li>How to ease back into eating after surgery</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Please discuss any dietary changes, supplements or herbs with your treating team, particularly if you’re having cancer treatment or taking medication.</p><p><br></p><p>Read more about this episode, meet the guest and find links to all the resources mentioned on the <a href=\"https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/breast-reconstruction-podcast/exercise-before-after-mastectomy-breast-reconstruction\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">dedicated Rewritten Me podcast blog page</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Where you can find Luan:</strong></p><ul><li>&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/luanlawriewoods/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li><li>&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></li><li>&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/luan-lawrenson-woods-5034403/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’ve found any of the content upsetting, please reach out and get help.<a href=\"https://www.bcna.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Breast Cancer Network Australia</a> has a free confidential helpline – 1800 500 258.<a href=\"https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Beyond Blue</a> has a range of free resources online, or you can call them 24/7 on 1300 224 636.</p><p><br></p><p><em>The information in this podcast does not constitute medical advice. For personalised medical advice you should seek a consult with a</em><a href=\"https://plasticsurgery.org.au/information-for-patients/what-does-fracs-mean/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em> FRACS qualified surgeon</em></a> or equally qualified surgeon in your country.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/disclaimer\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Please read more in our full disclaimer</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h6>CREDITS:</h6><h6><strong>Host &amp; producer: Luan Lawrenson-Woods is an award-winning women’s health advocate, speaker and host of the <em>Regarding Me</em> and <em>Rewritten Me </em>podcasts.</strong></h6>","author_name":"Luan Lawrenson-Woods"}