Why no Chinese food?

by Princessjo30 15th May 2013, 7:37 pm

Hi Ladies

My friend had her BA in December at the same hospital I'm having mine and she gave me her post op paperwork for me to have a look through to get an idea of recovery and what I can and can't do post op. It says you can't eat Chinese food for 14 days after the op, does anyone know why that is? Xx

by Ruthaay 15th May 2013, 7:46 pm

Wow never seen that one! I'm intrigued to know the answer!! Xx

by Princessjo30 15th May 2013, 7:49 pm

Me too, especially as Chinese is my fave takeaway :doh:

by misf1 15th May 2013, 7:51 pm

I think it is because it has high levels of salt and MSG

by Princessjo30 15th May 2013, 7:55 pm

Thanks misf1, do high salt and MSG slow recovery then?

by misf1 15th May 2013, 7:55 pm

the vast quantities of monosodium glutamate (MSG) used in Chinese dishes could
possibly affect your heart rate causing blood pressure and
possibly circulatory problems. High garlic quantities can thin the blood.
MSG and salt can also cause stomach upset and water retention.

by Princessjo30 15th May 2013, 7:57 pm

Wow that's quite scary, thank you x

by misf1 15th May 2013, 8:10 pm

To be honest you would probably have to eat a hell of a lot for it to affect you in any way at all, but some surgeons are very careful. It is only a precaution and I would always follow your surgeons advice. Don't let it scare you though.

by RayRayT 15th May 2013, 8:21 pm

I agree with misf1 for the possible reasoning, I would however question that specific advice? If the research and evidence suggested that this an issue for recovery than you would assume that it would be general across the board for any surgery to have a low salt diet 14days after the procedure. I personally believe 'a' meal of Chinese is in not going to hinder recovery unless obliviously you are supposed to be on a low sodium diet and have other medical factors.
I have never heard this and to my knowledge it is not normal practice. Be interesting to hear from any nurses or doctors out there if they have heard about it? xx

by Princessjo30 15th May 2013, 8:23 pm

Thanks ladies, I thought it was strange as I had not heard anyone else mention it before. I have my pre op Monday so ill ask the nurse to see what she says x

by RayRayT 15th May 2013, 8:32 pm

I'm seeing my consultant too so ill ask if I remember as that's puzzling me, lol. Anyhow I'm planning on having a Chinese Saturday, lol. :P

by Princessjo30 15th May 2013, 8:35 pm

Thanks Ray. I can see me eating quite a few takeaways after my BA and Chinese is always top of the list lol

by halo 15th May 2013, 9:15 pm

Enjoy your Chinese girls I too har never heard of this one before xx
Loving the new avatar RayRayT xx

by 5stonedown 15th May 2013, 9:28 pm

I was told not to eat garlic prior to and following surgery to avoid thinning the blood!

by Ruthaay 16th May 2013, 6:55 am

I would like to know what you girls find out. I also was not allowed Garlic. Xx

by Lisa34 16th May 2013, 7:34 am

Wow! I wasn't told any of this, which is good really as I ate a Chinese around day 4 lol! But you should definatly follow your surgeons advice hun! X

by RayRayT 16th May 2013, 7:40 am

I think it's because there's no hard evidence about it Lisa. But the then again any kind of evidence can be argued in health. I would follow your surgeons advice in order not to void any aftercare however I wouldn't get too stressed over it and start checking ingredient lists ;) x

by Princess_x 16th May 2013, 8:17 am

I was told no Chinese food for 2 weeks post op too, it is due to the MSG. So best to avoid x

by alipops66 16th May 2013, 11:58 pm

Bummer I was soooo gonna have a Chinese Weds :-(

Curry????
Xx

by Jessicalucyxx 17th May 2013, 9:22 am

Haha I asked my surgeon about this yesterday and he laughed and said 'you've been on them forums haven't you?' Ha! He did agree and said avoid garlic and Chinese both pre and post-op...but not to worry to much just don't over do it! xx

by Nicole 17th May 2013, 2:09 pm

I had a massive Chinese day after my op! Had read some websites saying to avoid it but it wasn't in my post op instructions so got bf to order one :)

by halo 17th May 2013, 5:40 pm

good on you Nicole and how was it?!!! lol xx

by Princessjo30 17th May 2013, 6:12 pm

Hhhmm might be best to avoid, me and my husband are greedy pigs and order loads from our local Chinese as they have meal deals Hysterical

by Nicole 18th May 2013, 12:10 am

halo wrote:good on you Nicole and how was it?!!! lol xx

it was just what i needed! mmmmmmmm Why no Chinese food? 4251409531

by RayRayT 18th May 2013, 8:24 am

I had a Chinese last night too and it was amazing! ;)

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