Herbal medicine to promote healing
I second the arnica and bromeline (pineapple extract) and I second that. I too have had a procedure with and without to compare to different body parts, but definately better with.
I may have had a few extra potholes along the way, but the journey has been good!
- RNY- Christiana Institute of Advanced Surgery - Dr. Peters 8/09
- Medial Thigh lift & Brachioplasty - Dr. Macrea 7/2011
- LBL - Dr. Joseph Michaels (Sibley Memorial) 12/22/2011
- Upper Body Lift with Mastoplexy - Dr. Joseph Michaels 12/20/2012
Arnica that's it! Although my bariatric doc didn't recommend it, I heard from lots on this forum that it helps and in addition to Vit C etc that I will take, I'm adding this. I'm having a tummy tuck and breast lift, augmentation in Nov. I spoke to my bariatric doc who will be checking all my blood levels up to the time of surgery to ensure everything is good so I can heal well. I'm excited on this next journey and scared at the same time.
WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER! LET'S GET HEALTHY! 
STARTING WEIGHT 211.8, SURGERY 23 MAR 11; ONEDERLAND 30 MAR 11 199.2 
My PCP advised me not to take Arnica due to the fact that some have problems with bleeding post op. It's a rare side effect, but it does happen to some post plastics who take Arnica.
I didn't take it and I healed fine without any complications and very little bruising. Even my facelift had very little bruising.
12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand.
I also used Bromelain and Arnica both time I had PS. I also used Orenda's Immune and O-Tropin - Immune helps your immune system and the O-Tropin helps rid the body of toxins, plus it's an anti-aging.
Chris
HW/225 - 5'1" ~ SW/205/after surgery 215 ~ CW/145~ BMI-25.8~Normal BMI 132 ~DS Dr Rabkin 4/17/08
Plastics in Monterrey - See Group on OH Dr Sauceda Jan 13, 2011
LBL, BL, small thigh lift, arms & a full facelift on 1/17/11 UBL 1/21/13
Love my Body by Sauceda
Upping your protein both before and after PS will probably do more to aid your healing. Add a few protein shakes daily.
Chris
HW/225 - 5'1" ~ SW/205/after surgery 215 ~ CW/145~ BMI-25.8~Normal BMI 132 ~DS Dr Rabkin 4/17/08
Plastics in Monterrey - See Group on OH Dr Sauceda Jan 13, 2011
LBL, BL, small thigh lift, arms & a full facelift on 1/17/11 UBL 1/21/13
Love my Body by Sauceda
