While researching the design design of the Wilkoco Therapeutic BBL Pillow, (which is producing amazing results that I won't go into here), I found that Fructose, a sugar found naturally in most fruits, is actually a mortal enemy to anyone recovering from surgery. Is this something your surgeons, consultants or message boards informed you about?
Intrigued? Read on...
When ingested, fructose is directly metabolized in the liver. In the liver the fructose is converted into several metabolites, including glucose, which is used for cellular energy.
But a side effect of fructose metabolization, is the formation of excess lymphatic fluid, especially if the liver is overworked or under stress.
And Invasive, Traumatic Surgery where your skin layers are cut away from the underlying muscle tissues - comes under the label "Stress"!
This excess lymph fluid created in the liver is pumped through the body, and if there has been any trauma, where lymphatic vessels have been disturbed or damaged (for instance in Liposuction or Fat injection sites) the lymph no longer has a pathway to the lymph node and so gets stuck and sits in place, and has the potential to stagnate.
Stagnating lymph can quickly accumulate (as more is constantly being pumped in, but none is being removed) and result in Excessive Swelling, and ultimately Fibrosis, if it is not moved or drained away.
This is the reason on the emphasis of Lymphatic Drainage Massages (LDM's).
Quick Question:
At any time have you been informed by surgeons or consultants about how to Reduce the generation of so much lymph fluid? Or have you just been told to get your LDM's, and the swelling will go down over time?
But if the production of Lymph can be minimized, the risk of excessive swelling is considerably reduced.
LDM's will still be required of course, but the overall recovery effect will be greatly enhanced!
Is this New Information valuable to you - something you can use?
With this need to reduce Fructose in mind, I've worked with Health coach Tanya Paulin to create a 28 Day Fructose-Free Nutrition Plan to kick-start your recovery.
Combined with other tips and strategies you'll learn, you'll have all you need to create the optimum recovery for your body after the BBL procedure, and help reduce the risks caused by excess lymph and swelling...