Body Shape by Lourdes

The lymphatic system is basically our body’s drainage and filtering mechanism. So let’s focus on the “drainage” part of the system first.

🔹As our blood vessels carry blood to our extremities the vessels get smaller and smaller. This causes water, proteins, salts, and glucose to leak out of the blood vessels and into our tissues. The lymphatic system is responsible for collecting this fluid (now referred to as lymph) so that it does not accumulate and cause painful swelling.

🔹When our lymphatic system is not working correctly or has been damaged it can result in excessive and painful swelling in the extremities called lymphedema.
🔹It’s not surprising that our lymphatic system, like the rest of our body, depends on a well-balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals to keep it in peak condition. If our body is experiencing a high level of inflammation, this can put increased stress on the lymphatic system and overtime this can lead to dysfunction and impairment.

🔹To ensure that you are supporting the drainage and filtering power of the lymphatic system make sure to take in plenty of water and foods with anti-inflammatory properties and reduce your intake of foods that can increase inflammation within the body.

Postoperative care is the care you receive after a surgical procedure. The type of postoperative care you need depends on the type of surgery you have, as well as your health history. It often includes pain management and wound care.

Before you have surgery, ask your doctor what the postoperative care will involve. This will give you time to prepare beforehand. Your doctor may revise some of their instructions after your surgery, based on how your surgery went and how well you’re recovering.