Post Surgery Suggestions

**jonklim** · 12-01-2009, 11:13 AM

Hello Everyone, it has been a while for me to post on the forum. About three weeks ago, I had labrum surgery on my left shoulder and now I am going to rehab. Need less to say, it is a painful process.

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions in assisting in my full recovery. Would one protein be a better option? I was thinking a scoop or two of 1400 or 520 might help.

Thanks
Jon

**Doctor Dan** · 12-01-2009, 01:20 PM

Hope you have a speedy recovery. I know recovery from that sort of procedure can be very painful.

How about this idea: since physical therapy is a type of workout, certainly if you're doing active range of motion exercises, I'm wondering if shorter-chained proteins and peptides would be of benefit before your PT sessions. Also, since wound healing is a form of anabolism, I would also think that a longer-acting protein formulation as a bedtime snack might be useful.

It is interesting that while there is a body of research on post-surgical healing and nutrition, it's really not as specific as to exactly when to use what forms of protein, peptides, etc. Sadly, what's taught in most US medical schools about nutrition in general is minimal. From what I recall when I took it awhile back, there wasn't a single question about nutrition in Step 3 of the USMLE licensing exam either.

- Dan

**jonklim** · 12-01-2009, 04:48 PM

Thanks Dan. That's what I was thinking. Also, I was thinking about Super Plasma for the immune boosting properties or Tri-Fx for the anti-imflammatory properties.

Yeah, this rehab is slow and painful. I just have to keep reminding myself about the way it felt before the surgery. That keeps me positive.

What about this, 35%Tri-Fx, 35%Ultra 97 & 30% Super Plasma or Whey Lite.
Additives : Microlatin, Aminogen

**AlexRogers** · 12-02-2009, 09:26 PM

I would think anti-inflammatory products would help. Check out the IFLEX and the superplasma. even the whey fraction.

**jonklim** · 12-02-2009, 09:41 PM

Great what about

50%Whey Fraction
40%Ultra 97
10% Super Plasma.

Also, can you check your email again?

**Doctor Dan** · 12-02-2009, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by jonklim

Great what about

50%Whey Fraction
40%Ultra 97
10% Super Plasma.

Also, can you check your email again?

Speaking of anti-inflammatory agents, are you taking any NSAIDS for pain?

- Dan

**jonklim** · 12-02-2009, 10:25 PM

I don't mean to sound ignorant, but what NSAIDS?

Also, Dan, where are you a doctor in NJ?

Nevermind, I got it. I am not taking anything right now.

**Doctor Dan** · 12-02-2009, 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by jonklim

I don't mean to sound ignorant, but what NSAIDS?

Also, Dan, where are you a doctor in NJ?

Nevermind, I got it. I am not taking anything right now.

Well, you should ask your doc about using an NSAID before your physical therapy sessions to make them less painful. NSAIDs should be taken with food, not on an empty stomach.

I work at the VA Medical Center in East Orange. I knew I was going to be a VA doc when I was doing my first clinical rotation in medical school. Yeah, it's not as glamorous as being a "celebrity doctor," but at least I go home each evening knowing that I helped patients who are deserving of the best care possible, because they served their country.

- Dan

**Cowin8579** · 12-03-2009, 12:33 PM

No wonder you were so on the ball with PTSD questions lol. You are doing great work, those people need excellent doctors. At Walter Reid they have a rotation of residents that come through and do much of the direct care.