Summer School | What to Eat After Surgery

Nutrition To Support Post-Operative HealingIn this Summer School replay, Colleen talks with Erin Scherer, a surgical PA and registered dietitian, about the role nutrition plays in tissue repair, infection prevention, and recovery. They discuss which patients may need additional nutrition support, the key nutrients clinicians should prioritize, and simple opportunities to bring nutrition into the conversation.Grab the FREE Post-Surgical Nutrition Guide HereYou’ll learn:Why protein needs increase after surgery or injuryThe roles of vitamin A, vitamin C, zinc, and omega-3 fatsHow hydration supports the healing processWhen supplements may be helpfulPractical strategies for nausea, constipation, and low appetite during recoveryResources MentionedEpisode 75 | Are you patients taking too many supplements?PA Foundation Handoutshttps://youtu.be/mIsnrEh84LA - Nutrition to Improve Recovery after Surgeryhttps://youtu.be/lY53LwjS_X4 - Nutrition to support Wound HealingSkip navigationCreateNutrition to Support Wound HealingAny Questions? Send Me a MessageSupport the showConnect with Colleen:InstagramLinkedInSign up for my FREE Newsletter - Nutrition hot-topics delivered to your inbox each week.Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.