Q I heard protein is important for recovery after surgery, but specifically what and how should I eat?
A Protein is key to wound healing and rebuilding muscle, so it's good to include lean meat, fish, eggs, tofu, and beans in every meal. If digestion feels burdened, cooking them softly and eating small, frequent portions makes them easier to absorb.
Detailed Answer
After surgery, you need more protein than usual to rebuild damaged tissue and restore muscle strength. It's good to divide lean meat, fish, eggs, tofu, and beans across meals, and supplement with fresh vegetables and fruit for vitamins and minerals. If digestion feels burdened, cooking softly into porridge or soup and eating small, frequent portions makes absorption easier. Adequate water intake is also important for recovery.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Dongjedang looks not only at what you eat, but also at your capacity to digest and absorb it. During recovery, even good food can be a burden on weakened digestion, so we guide patients to start gently, within what the body can accept. Once the digestive rhythm is restored, the same protein converts more effectively into muscle and energy.
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