Here are some of our recommendations for patients and the essentials they need to follow our treatment plan at home.
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Look after your gut health first! The food and supplements you consume is what your body will be converting into energy for healing.
Taking antibiotics and other medication during your recovery comes with side effects that are expected to disturb the bacteria in the gut, and cause symptoms such as constipation, bloating, nausea, etc.
Benefits of Good bacteria include protecting against harmful bacteria, regulating the responses of the immune system, strengthening the tissue of the bowel wall, helping to digest food, producing vitamins such as thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B12, and vitamin K, and more.
Patients have reported that they consume bone broth and electrolytes, and they also recommend taking pre- and probiotics daily. Here are some of their supplements of choice
GUT Health
Symprove Water based Gut Supplement
this is so good and my advice is to start taking it ahead of your surergy.
Symprove Original 4-Week Pack | Daily Essential Gut Health Supplement on Amazon
Symprove Water-Based Gut Supplement With Live and Active Bacteria, Original Flavour 4x500ml at Boots.com
Optibac Probiotic Every Day EXTRA on Amazon
Optibac Probiotic Every Day MAX on Amazon
Optibac Every Day EXTRA – 30 capsules at Boots.com
Food Supplements
Amino Acids – Full-Spectrum BCAA & EAA Complex with Taurine – Vegan Essential Amino Blend
MitoSurge – High-Strength Cellular Repair & Energy Supplement – Supports Muscle Strength, Mitochondrial Function & Healthy Aging
Vitamin D3+K2 – Vitamin D3 and K2 are often paired to support bone and cardiovascular health. Vitamin D3 increases calcium absorption, while Vitamin K2 (specifically as MK-7) ensures this calcium is deposited into bones and teeth rather than artery walls. This combination is commonly taken to support immune function, muscle health, and maintain proper calcium metabolism.
Bruising
The alpine plant Arnica montana is recommended by homeopathic practitioners for treating injuries on account of its alleged ability to control bruising, reduce swelling and promote recovery.
Arnica 30C
Arnica Gel / Cream
Arnica Massage Balm/gel
Ultrasound
Therapeutic ultrasound is often used for treating chronic pain and promoting tissue healing.
Ultrasonic therapy speeds healing by reducing inflammation, improving local blood circulation & oxygen flow and increasing tissue relaxation & scar tissue breakdown.
Cordless – 1MHz Handheld Rechargeable
REVITIVE Personal Ultrasound Therapy
Aquasonic Ultrasound transmission gel
Exercise and mobilising
Core and mobility
Ease into gym work. Being inactive for weeks during your recovery means you will have a limited range of motion, and before you even think about loading weight onto your joints, you need to remind yourself that you need to prepare your body first and put it in the best form possible to prevent injury.
Gym Ball / Stability ball – such a versatile fitness tool used for a variety of exercises and even as a tool for improving posture and balance, breathing patterns, back aches.
Resistance bands are great for strengthening deeper core muscles and rehabbing from injury without putting a heavy strain on the whole body.
Light weights are great for mobilising arms, shoulders, and mid-back muscles. And if you look at the ankle strap ones, you can use those for hip mobility work.
What products have you used, and would you recommend to others to use? You can let us know your recommendations in the comments section below.
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