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  • Nutrition,
  • Hysterectomy Recovery,
• 29/10/2021

Fuelling for Success and Avoiding weight gain!

*Nutrition for successful surgical recovery

*Nutrition to avoid weight gain

*Weight gain/loss myths and truths.

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Let’s clear this up: nobody expects you to start a triathlon. But research is loud and clear, people who move a bit more before surgery recover faster and feel better after.

We’re talking:

  • Walking most days - even 10 minutes counts.

  • Gentle strength work - squats, resistance bands, that Pilates DVD you bought in 2012.

  • Core and posture awareness - helps you get moving again safely afterwards, we’re talking the basics like sitting on the loo without grabbing onto the bath for dear life!

💡 If you already see a physiotherapist, this is a great time to check in. A pelvic health physio can teach you early recovery strategies and how to move without straining your abdomen. We dive deeper into exercise, impact, and loading safely on the “Return to Exercise” page, so just focus on simple consistency for now.

Move Your Body (But No, You Don’t Need a Personal Trainer Named Chad)

Nutrition before surgery isn’t about “detoxing.” Your liver’s got that covered. It’s about building strong tissue and resilience.

The science says:

  • Protein is your surgical hero: aim for around 1.2–2.0 g per kg body weight daily.

  • Add vitamin C, zinc, and iron, your repair team for collagen, immunity, and oxygen transport.

  • Keep your gut happy with fibre, fluids, and maybe a short probiotic course.

  • Carbohydrate drinks right before surgery (if your hospital allows) can improve surgical outcomes and are used in enhanced recovery protocols.

You’ll find a full breakdown, including what to eat post-op and how to avoid constipation on our “Nutrition for Recovery” page.

Feed Your Recovery

Yes, we love breathing. Yes, it helps calm your nervous system, lower cortisol, and ease tension.
But let’s be real: while breathing and pelvic floor movement are connected, the science doesn’t show that breathing alone strengthens those muscles, more on that on the Pelvic Floor page.

So, for now:

  • Practise slow, diaphragmatic breathing to relax and improve oxygen flow.

  • Use it after surgery to manage pain and promote calm.
    We’ll unpack breathing techniques and their role in recovery on the “Early Mobility & Movement” page.

Breathe. Properly.

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