10/07/2025
Now listen.. Y'all know I like to be transparent. This one - I'm taking for the team. It's embarrassing, but it's real.. and you need to know.
Swelling post operatively is not just a result of the surgical trauma. Oftentimes, what we eat and drink can have a significant impact.
Most days, I'm flat and fine... OK, well, I'm always fine, but that's another subject.
But when I eat or drink certain foods, I can immediately feel a shift in my body. I legit feel my tummy swelling, sometimes even with one or sips or bites.
These pictures represent how far I go from Wow ... to "WHEW"
If you and your clients pay attention to your body, it's easier to pick up on triggers. Create a journal of what you eat and drink and see how your body responds.
For me... items like
Coffee
Dairy products
Sugar
Bread/pasta
Gas producing vegetables like broccoli, onion, garlic
Beans
Carbonated beverages
Alcoholic cocktails (with fruit juice)
Symptoms typically last a few hours, then self resolves... unless you keep eating/drinking the same things of course
What are your triggers?
