“Are there any supplements recommended after bypass surgery?”
My mom recently had bypass surgery. She is still feeling weak. Are there any supplements that she should be taking? Or any specific modifications to her diet?
7 Answers
Weakness after bypass surgery is not uncommon. She should eat lots of green vegetables and consume fruits. She can also take ensure supplements to boost her energy.
There are no global recommendations. Speak to your cardiologist or cardiothoracic surgery. Sometimes patients are anemic after bypass surgery and may need treatment of this. All treatment is individualized.
Recovering from bypass surgery is not easy. Make sure that her vitamin levels, kidney, liver, thyroid function, etc., are normal. Yes, as cardiologists, we do suggest plant- and fish-based diet. Fresh and raw fruits/vegetables with every meal should occupy half the plate. You may request a nutritionist to assist her. Physical activity is huge. Did she go for cardiac rehab?
None but taking vita D & multivitamin normal weight is ALWAYS good idea
With heart disease, a healthy diet like the DASH diet, step 2 diet, Mediterranean diet or vegetarian diet should be considered. After heart surgery, people are often anemic and may need iron supplements. Other supplements would depend on the individual case and details of the case.
Yes iron( but check levels first) check basic labs, also any antioxidants, i like L Arginine 1,000-3,000mg day also Aspirin, and make sure your sugars are under control < 100 fasting and ldl cholesterol < 70
No particular supplements are recommended. The Mediterranean diet is a good choice. She needs plenty of protein fruits and vegetables and high quality carbohydrates. Get her out and keep her active.
