Question:
Does anyone know of Pre-op Vitamins or Herbs that will facilitate hea;ing post-op??

   — Linda R. (posted on October 20, 2003)

October 19, 2003
The best way to facilitate healing post-op is to get in your protein.
   — Cathy S.

October 20, 2003
Get your iron checked NOW, ahead. See where it is, as so many of us are almost anemic going in. A decent (not expensive) multi vite, vit C (doesn't have to be expensive) up to 2000mg, protein supplements, and vite E til someone tells you to stop it. And as I said, making sure your serum iron & ferritin are "up there", not sagging around the bottom of the range.
   — vitalady

October 21, 2003
Hi Linda, I've got some great recommendations for you, I used these for my Open RNY incisions and drainage sites: "Scar & Burn Oil" by Simplers Botanical Co. (for the incisions), and "Wise Woman Comfrey Salve" by Burt's Bees Co. (for the taped sites for skin soothing). These two products are available through food co-ops and other alternative health food sources. You can also find the oil online at: http://www.simplers.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=SBCL You can find the comfrey salve at: http://drugstore.realbuy.ws/B0000535N0.html My surgical team have expressed outright astonishment and how fast and well my incision sites were healing! I use the oil and salve morning and evening. I wear a simple cotton camisole under my blouse or t-shirts as the oil can stain a bit. Good luck!!! - Deborah (Open RNY 10-25-03 226 start)
   — Deborah M.