How long after a hysterectomy can you take supplements

After hysterectomy, if there is no clear contraindication, you can take a small amount of appropriate supplements, but you should not take excessive supplements when your body is weak, and the recovery time varies from person to person, and the specific situation should be judged by a medical professional. Generally speaking, it is advisable to eat a liquid diet for 1 to 2 days after the operation, semi-liquid food for 3 to 4 days, and normal diet for the fifth day. Moderately increase the amount of fresh crude fiber vegetables and fruits, avoid cold, spicy diet. If the recovery is still good and you want to take tonic, you can take tonic drugs under the guidance of professional physicians, such as Codonopsis, Astragalus, Chinese yam, jujube, etc., which can promote wound healing and nourish qi and blood. Among them, yam has the effect of tonifying the spleen and nourishing the stomach, promoting the production of body fluid and lungs, and tonifying the kidneys and astringent essence. Jujube has the effect of tonifying the middle and benefiting the qi, nourishing the blood and calming the spirit. After the operation, rest should be paid attention to, avoiding actions that increase abdominal pressure, such as coughing, going to the toilet with force, standing for a long time, sitting for a long time, lifting heavy objects, etc. for half a year. Pay attention to keep warm and prohibit sexual intercourse and basin bath within 3 months. Medications should be taken under the guidance of a professional physician, do not use your own medication.