Diet after surgery?
- A fluid diet is recommended for 24 hours after surgery. On the second day can be chewed soft foods that are easy to use.
- For the next few weeks, the diet should include healthy and nutritious foods that help the healing process. These foods include green vegetables and raw fruits.
- Do not drink alcohol for three weeks after surgery, especially while taking painkillers. Alcohol consumption can lead to unnecessary bleeding.
- Avoid smoking after surgery. Nicotine in cigarette smoke interferes with the healing process. Do not stay close to smokers. Even inhaling secondhand smoke is as harmful as smoking.
The period of recovery and care after eyelid surgery
The patient is usually directed after eyelid surgery Treatment of drooping eyelids He feels that his eyelids are tight and he may feel pain, which is easily relieved by taking painkillers.. Ointment should be applied to the incisions for a few days after surgery to reduce drooping eyelids to keep them soft.
Applying a cold compress on the eye also reduces swelling. Using eye drops also prevents the eyes from drying out. In the first week after surgery, patients should avoid activities such as reading, watching TV, using lenses, and working with a computer that dries the eyes..
Swelling and bruising can be minimized by holding the head up for a few days after surgery. The doctor removes the stitches 2 until the 7 He blinks the day after surgery. Patients can usually resume normal activities ten days after surgery. Patients are advised to wear dark glasses one or two weeks after surgery to protect their eyes from wind and sunlight..
The eyes of some patients get tired quickly in the first few weeks of recovery, so patients are advised to rest and sleep for a short time from time to time. Do any activity to increase blood flow to the eyes during 3 until the 4 The first week after surgery is prohibited.
Dr Behnam khorami