Post-surgery swelling page

[JackieKessler]

I had ACL reconstruction surgery 11 days ago. I'm doing very well - I'm diligent with my PT - but my leg is very swollen, especially in the calf and ankle/foot. My doc says it's normal, which is a relief, but it's still very uncomfortable. I was wondering if eating or avoiding certain foods would have an impact on post-op swelling. The answer might be no, but I figured that it couuldn't hurt to ask. I've been good at avoiding wheat, but rice is in my diet as a once in a while thing. The only thing I've been terrible about is ice cream - after my final round of PT for the day, I've been having Haagen Daz ice cream (vanilla and choc-choc chip). I know that dairy can be inflaming, but could it be affecting the post-op swelling? (Fingers crossed for "No, have your ice cream and once you're walking again, rein it in.")

Thanks in advance!

[Syracusedoula]

You could try taking Dandelion capsules. I've seen them help people with swelling.

Amazon.com: Nature's Way Dandelion Root , 525 mg, 100 Capsules: Health & Personal Care

[JackieKessler]

Thanks! I'll check that out.

[SeaHorse]

Grains cause inflammation. Rice is grains. Ice cream is not only dairy, which is better avoided, ice cream is full of sugar!

[JackieKessler]

Grains cause inflammation. Rice is grains. Ice cream is not only dairy, which is better avoided, ice cream is full of sugar!

I know - I didn't know whether these things also aggravated swelling that's not related to food.

[Neckhammer]

Yeah, the inflammation and swelling is actually an integral part to the healing process. Only time is gonna help sorry to say. Good luck with your rehab!

[JackieKessler]

Yeah, the inflammation and swelling is actually an integral part to the healing process. Only time is gonna help sorry to say. Good luck with your rehab!

Thanks - I had a feeling that even if I were 100% paleo, I would still have a very swollen leg. Even so, once I'm off crutches, I will rein in the ice cream. (Which could be as soon as tomorrow! Fingers crossed.)

[Paleobird]

There is a plant called Arnica that is available as capsules and also as a tea. This was recommended to me by a surgeon for post op swelling (by that I mean it is not some obscure herb some website is peddling). It actually works.

[JackieKessler]

There is a plant called Arnica that is available as capsules and also as a tea. This was recommended to me by a surgeon for post op swelling (by that I mean it is not some obscure herb some website is peddling). It actually works.

You are a goddess. Thank you for sharing this!

[Paleobird]

You are a goddess. Thank you for sharing this!

Not a goddess, just someone who has had more than their fair share of being "under the knife".

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.