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22/03/2026

What nutrients support healing after breast surgery? 🥗

Recovery nutrition is about more than calories alone. Wound healing depends on a wide range of nutrients that help your body repair tissue, manage inflammation, and recover strength.

In this video, Hillary Wright (), Registered Dietitian, author, Director of Nutrition at Boston IVF’s Wellness Center, and Women’s Health Nutrition Specialist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, explains how both animal and plant foods contribute important vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fibre, and anti-inflammatory nutrients that support healing.

This kind of clear, evidence-based guidance can help patients feel more confident about how to nourish their body before and after surgery.

You can explore more expert-led videos and articles on nutrition, recovery, and preparation on the free BLOOM⁴³ Prehab™ app, available on the App Store and Google Play.

20/03/2026

Constipation, having infrequent or difficult bowel movements, is a common experience after breast surgery 💩

You might notice:
• Going several days without a bowel movement
• Straining during bowel movements
• Hard, dry stools that are difficult to pass
• Abdominal discomfort, bloating, or cramping

Constipation is most common in the first week after surgery, but it can last longer in some people, especially if you are taking certain medications.

General anesthesia, anti-nausea medications, and some pain medications, particularly opioids like codeine and morphine, can slow down your digestive system. Iron supplements can also cause constipation.

Simple steps that may help include:
💧 Staying hydrated
🥗 Eating small, frequent meals
🚶 Gentle movement like walking around
🫘 Gradually adding high fiber foods back into your diet

However, you should seek medical advice if you notice:
• No bowel movement for several days, especially if you are experiencing discomfort
• Severe tummy pain or cramping
• Blood in your stool
• Vomiting

This information comes from an in-app symptom navigator article written by Dr Tooba Arif, a Senior Resident Doctor in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and the Digital Clinical Content Lead at BLOOM⁴³.

Designed to help patients understand what is expected after surgery and when to seek support, you can read the full article and explore other evidence-based guidance inside the free BLOOM⁴³ Prehab™ app.

18/03/2026

Preparing for surgery is a powerful way of preventing complications ❤️‍🩹

Prevention means a better recovery, reduced hospital stay, quicker progression to additional essential planned treatments, and most importantly, getting back to the things that matter 🤝

Here at BLOOM⁴³, it's our mission to empower every patient to achieve a complication-free experience of surgery, attaining the outcome they want and deserve.

We have created a series of posters, free for anyone to download, print and share, to reach more people and help them feel prepared for surgery.

Download our posters for your workplace or clinic at https://bit.ly/bloom43-for-hospitals-clinics.

17/03/2026

Choosing a bra after breast surgery is something many people have questions about, and your surgical team will always be there to guide you on what is best for you.

In this video, Laura Jane Powell (.pixel.nurse), Plastic Surgery Nurse Specialist and BLOOM⁴³ app contributor, explains why supportive bras are often recommended during recovery and what they are designed to help with.

Discover more evidence-based videos and articles on the free BLOOM⁴³ Prehab™ app, designed to help patients feel informed and prepared before and after surgery.

16/03/2026

Sleep is often overlooked before surgery, but it plays a powerful role in how your body copes, heals, and recovers

In this post, Dr Katherine Malcolm, Head of Sleep Medicine at UCSF and BLOOM⁴³ app contributor, shares why prioritising sleep before breast surgery matters, from pain sensitivity to overall wellbeing, and the simple, evidence-based ways you can support better rest in the lead-up to your procedure.

Good sleep is not about being perfect. It is about giving your body the best possible foundation before surgery.

You can find more expert-led guidance on sleep, mindset, nutrition, movement, and recovery on the free BLOOM⁴³ Prehab™ app, alongside personalised support to help you feel informed and prepared at every stage.

15/03/2026

Round implant or teardrop implant. What’s the difference? 🤔

Implant shape is one of the key decisions discussed during breast reconstruction or revision surgery, and the right option can depend on anatomy, surgical history, and long-term considerations.

In this video, , Plastic Surgeon and BLOOM⁴³ app contributor, explains the differences between round and anatomical (teardrop) implants, when each may be used, and why implant choice can change in revision surgery if the breast pocket is already established.

These are the kinds of details patients often wish they understood before or after a consultation.

You can find more evidence-based videos and articles explaining different breast surgery and reconstruction options on the free BLOOM⁴³ Prehab™ app.

13/03/2026

Prioritising sleep is a key part of Prehab™ 🌙

Getting quality sleep before surgery can strengthen your immune system, reduce stress, and help your body heal faster.

Simple changes like a consistent bedtime, less screen time, and calming routines can make a big difference to your quality of sleep.

On , it’s a good reminder that sleep is not just about rest. It’s an important part of preparing your body for recovery and healing.

These tips come from Dr Katherine Malcolm, Head of Sleep Medicine at and BLOOM⁴³ app contributor, as featured on the BLOOM⁴³ Prehab™ app.

📲 Download now on the App Store & Google Play.

12/03/2026

Worried about anaesthesia before breast surgery?

Feeling anxious about being put to sleep, pain relief, or side effects like nausea or constipation is very common, even if it’s not always talked about.

In this video, Laura, Plastic Surgery Nurse Specialist and BLOOM⁴³ app contributor (.pixel.nurse), explains why it’s important to ask your care team about the type of anaesthetic you’ll receive, how pain will be managed during and after surgery, and any concerns you may have about the process itself.

Those worries don’t mean you’re not ready, they mean you need information and reassurance, and your care team is there to help you with this.

You can find more expert-led preparation and recovery guidance on the free BLOOM⁴³ Prehab™ app.

11/03/2026

We’re working on a new feature in the BLOOM⁴³ app and we’re looking for patients to help us test it 📲

If you are preparing for breast surgery and have upcoming doctor’s appointments, you may be eligible to join our patient testing group and help us improve a new appointment support feature in the app.

Your feedback will help us shape tools that better support patients as they prepare for surgery 💙

As a thank you for your time, participants will receive a £20 Amazon voucher.

If you’d like to take part, follow the link to complete the consent form and join the testing group: https://bit.ly/4cHzwzw

10/03/2026

Sleep is often overlooked before surgery, but it plays an important role in pain, recovery, and how the body handles stress.

In this video, Dr Katherine Malcolm, Head of Sleep Medicine at and a BLOOM⁴³ app contributor, explains why sleep quality in the lead-up to breast surgery matters. Research shows that disrupted or poor sleep before surgery can increase pain sensitivity, making rest an important part of preparation.

Simple steps like keeping a consistent sleep schedule, reducing screen use before bed, and creating a calm sleep environment can help support your body ahead of surgery.

For more evidence-informed guidance on preparing for surgery, the free BLOOM⁴³ Prehab™ app is available to download from the App Store and Google Play.

09/03/2026

Advocating for yourself is not being difficult.

It’s asking questions.
It’s asking for clarity.
It’s saying when something doesn’t feel right.

Your voice belongs in your care, before surgery, during recovery, and at every step in between.

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