Dr Shen is giving it one last try on my pouch to close this leak. Probably be in June sometime. I emailed him and his nurse to ask this question, Is there anything that I can do, as far as supplements or diet, to aid in having the pouch tissue/lining stronger in regards to the procedure or healing that will help??? anyone know if there is anything we can do, or is it just, it is what it is?? Thanks
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Shen just emailed back and stated that there is nothing I can do or take to help the outcome. I guess crossing my fingers will have to work.
I was going to echo the same thing as Dr. Shen, except to NOT do stupid things, like take up new "extreme" hobbies, decide to not sleep much, begin partying /drinking heavily, that sort of thing. Otherwise, the usual "eat a varied diet, get adequate sleep, enjoy your family, avoid stress" advice for good health is what you should be doing for a healthy body and immune system.
Good luck!
Jan 
One of the top 'don'ts' that my surgeons has given me is to quit smoking at least 1 month pre-op...something to do with vascularisation and healing.
The only thing that I have ever found that sort of (but there is no medical confirmation in this) helped me pre/post op in the healing process is taking organic silicium...you can look it up on the internet...some French researchers from a huge Govt reasearch lab discovered the virtues of it and have commericalized it.
I tried it back in 2007 when I had a nasty series of k pouch surgeries and I did sort of see a difference in the healing process.
It is worth the read.
Sharon
I dont smoke, never have, but i do have alot of stress...
Long walks, deep breathing, well balanced diet...the usual stuff but to be honest, needing surgery is such a big stressor that there is not much that you can do about.
A little bit of sunshine and Vit D wouldn't hurt you though.
Sharon
