What kind of foods/meals should I be eating after breast augmentation?

If you
have had surgery, the food you eat can make a great impact on your
recovery and on how quickly your wound heals.
Eating
the right foods can prevent complications, such as constipation and
high blood glucose, and provide the necessary building blocks of protein
your skin needs to heal quickly.
Focus
on whole foods which are unprocessed.
An
orange would be a whole food and orange juice would not
A baked
potato is a whole food not a French fry.
Chicken
breast is better than chicken nuggets
Onions
are better than onion rings.
Processed
foods tend to have higher amounts of fat, sugar, salt, and chemical
additives, but far less fiber and vitamins than their whole food
counterparts.
Focus
on the outside aisles of the grocery store with unprocessed foods on the
outermost areas
Include
fiber in your diet as you are recovering from surgery.
High-fiber
foods healthier than their low-fiber counterparts, fiber plays a major
role in preventing

 
High Fiber Foods:
Whole grain breads - Look for breads that use whole
grains and are darker in color. White bread is typically too refined to be
a good source of fiber.
Whole grains - This would include corn,
oatmeal, and other grains. 
Fruits - Fresh fruit is an excellent
source of vitamins and fiber.
Vegetables - Vegetables are an excellent
source of fiber and can be purchased fresh or frozen.
Cereal - Not all cereal has a high-fiber
content. Check the label to avoid sugary or low-fiber cereal. Look for
cereal with fiber in the name, or stick with old-fashioned breakfast
foods, such as oatmeal or cream of wheat.

Foods Likely to Cause
Constipation:
Dried or dehydrated foods - These include
dried fruits (prunes are an exception, they can help to ease
constipation), beef jerky, and some types of potato chips.
Processed Foods
Cheese
Milk and Dairy Products
Red Meat
Sweets - including pastries, candies,
cakes, and other sugary foods
Lean
protein can be found in lean meats, such as chicken, turkey, and pork.
Seafood, including fish, is also an excellent source of lean protein. Red
meat is not recommended because of the high level of saturated fat and
because it can trigger constipation.
Protein
Consider
nuts, tofu, beans and “vegetarian” foods, such as tempeh and texturized
vegetable protein (TVP) to supplement your protein needs.
Dairy
products are also a source of protein, but they can cause constipation, so
they should be used in moderation.
Protein
powder, which can be added to drinks, such as smoothies are also helpful.
Whole
Grains are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals as well as fiber.

Avoid refined "white" versions of bread.
Brown Rice not white rice is a great way to add whole grains to your
diet, but many types of rice are so processed that the nutritional value
is minimal.

Breakfast
is an ideal time to add whole grains and fiber to your diet.
Oatmeal
or another whole grain cereal, whole wheat bread and fresh fruit for your
morning meal.
Fresh
fruit and vegetables contain both nutrients and fiber, which are essential
to healing during your recovery from surgery.

Emphasize items that are not processed, such as fresh broccoli, and
avoid processed foods, such as canned broccoli soup.

Dairy
products are an excellent source of protein, which is essential to healing
after surgery. Many people, though, find that consuming dairy products can
lead to constipation after surgery. There is also evidence that dairy
products can increase secretions in the lungs, so if you have
a chronic cough, it may be worthwhile to avoid dairy products in the
short term.
If you
can eat dairy products without becoming constipated, focus on low-fat
items, such as skim milk, cottage cheese, and yogurt. Cheese, low-fat or
not, should be eaten in moderation until you can determine if eating it
will cause you to become constipated.

Add calories!
Use
heavy cream instead of non-fat dairy creamer.
Use
real sugar, not sugar substitute.
Use
real butter or margarine, not low-calorie butter spreads or sprays.
Cook
with oil, not with cooking spray.
Choose
full calorie options if possible when eating prepared foods, such as
frozen meals. For example, don't select Weight Watchers frozen meals, as
they are calorie controlled, choose a full calorie version.
Suck on
mints or candy.
Eat the
highest calorie items on your plate first.
Keep a
full-calorie beverage (juice, lemonade, soda) nearby, and drink from it
whenever possible.
Add a
dietary supplement, such as Ensure or protein bars, to your diet.
Snack
between meals.
Use
high calorie snacks, such as nuts and seeds.
Think
of eating as your job, and do it frequently.  Consider commercial
breaks on television to be a reminder to have a nibble.
Choose
vegetables with more calories, such as avocados and potatoes rather than
lettuce.
Add a
bedtime snack to your schedule.

 
 

Thank you for your question. A healthy diet high in protein is helpful for the healing process. Best of luck. 

You are on the right track. Healthy eating including protein, fruits, vegetables and lots of water is recommended. Good luck.