Food Recommendations
Dr Bheem Singh Nanda talks about food recommendations and says “If you are really small in size then I will recommend you to increase your protein intake. If you are taking testosterone or estrogen then it works. So by taking testosterone, you’ll also get high muscles, so the protein level is proper. So your protein level should be good. There is no such specific diet, eat fruits and all and eat your normal food. If you are coming to Delhi and staying in a hotel then try and avoid food that would result in an upset stomach that would give you diarrhoea, or loose motion which will hamper the results. So take care and don’t fall sick, otherwise, there is no advice there.”
What about bathing?
Dr Bheem talks about bathing by differentiating the two surgeries.
Keyhole
“In keyhole”, says Dr Bheem, “you can do it by day 3 because there isn’t anything to protect from water.”
Double Incision
“In a double incision, you have to wait till the dressing gets out so you cannot wet the top part, so 5-6 inches below the chest part you can bathe from there. So you maintain your personal hygiene, use a bar of soap to wash up and all but it shouldn’t affect the surgery area. And after day 3 when we get rid of your drains, use a wet towel to clean the axilla and other areas. But in Double Incision, a proper head bath isn’t possible till day 10. It is compulsory right after I get your dressings out that you take a bath on that day or the day after, use a bar of soap and take a bath.”