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12/23/2025

Why Surgery Changes the Lymphatic System (And Why Your Body Feels Different After)

This is an article many people didn’t know they needed —
until they read it and quietly say, “This explains everything.”

Surgery can be life-saving.
It can be necessary.
It can be the reason you are still here.

But what is rarely explained is how surgery changes the lymphatic system — sometimes permanently — and why the body may never feel the same afterward unless it’s supported correctly.

🌿 Surgery doesn’t only cut skin — it interrupts flow

The lymphatic system is made up of delicate vessels, valves, and nodes that run just beneath the skin and through connective tissue.

During surgery:
• Lymph vessels are cut or cauterised
• Nodes may be disturbed or removed
• Fascia is incised and heals with restriction
• Nerve communication is altered

Unlike blood vessels, lymph vessels are not always repaired or reconnected.

The body adapts — but adaptation is not the same as optimal flow.

🌿 Scar tissue changes drainage pathways

Scar tissue is not just a surface issue.

Internally, scars can:
• Pull on fascia
• Compress lymph vessels
• Create directional blockages
• Force lymph to reroute inefficiently

This is why swelling often appears above, below, or far away from the scar, not only at the surgical site.

The body isn’t confused — it’s compensating.

🌿 Common surgeries that impact lymph flow

Many people are surprised by how common this is:
• C-sections
• Appendectomy
• Gallbladder surgery
• Abdominal or pelvic surgery
• Breast surgery
• Orthopaedic surgery
• Brain or spinal surgery

Even surgeries done years or decades ago can influence today’s lymphatic patterns.

Time does not automatically restore flow.

🌿 “I healed… but I was never the same”

This is one of the most common phrases we hear.

After surgery, people may notice:
• A swollen or heavy abdomen
• An apron belly that won’t shift
• One-sided swelling
• Chronic inflammation
• Fluid retention
• Increased sensitivity to stress

This does not mean the surgery failed.

It means the lymphatic system was never fully supported afterward.

🌿 The nervous system remembers surgery

Surgery is a physical and neurological event.

The nervous system may remain in a protective state long after healing appears complete. When this happens:
• Lymph vessels remain constricted
• Drainage slows
• Inflammation lingers

The body must feel safe again before it will release.

This is why gentle, calming, rhythmical therapies are often far more effective than aggressive approaches post-surgery.

🌿 The good news — flow can be improved

While scars cannot be erased, function can be restored.

Supportive approaches may include:
• Manual lymphatic drainage
• Scar mobilisation
• Fascia-focused work
• Breath-based techniques
• Nervous system regulation
• Gentle, consistent movement

Healing after surgery is not about pushing harder —
it’s about restoring communication and flow.

💚 A message your body wants you to hear

Your body didn’t betray you.
Your body adapted to survive.

And with the right support, it can learn to flow again.

If you’ve ever felt:
“I healed… but something changed”
This article is for you.

Written with care by Bianca Botha, CLT, RLD, MLDT, CDS
Founder of Lymphatica – Lymphatic Therapy & Body Detox Facility

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.

12/23/2025

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12/23/2025

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Jesus died at 33. The human spine has 33 vertebrae. The same structure that holds us up is the same number of years He held this Earth.

We have 12 ribs on each side. 12 disciples. 12 tribes of Israel. God built His design into our bones. He wrote Heaven into our anatomy.

The vagus nerve runs from your brain to your heart and gut. It calms storms inside the body. It looks just like a cross. That’s the power source running through us. Every time your body heals, every time your heart slows in prayer, every time peace shows up when it shouldn’t…that’s Him.

Jesus rose on the third day. Science tells us that when you fast for 3 days, your body starts regenerating. Old cells die. New ones are born. Healing begins. Your body literally resurrects itself. That’s not coincidence. That’s design.

And it keeps going.

Your heart has an electrical rhythm. Your brain lights up when you pray. Tears contain different chemicals depending on if you're crying from joy or grief. The blood speaks. The bones store memory. The body worships whether you realize it or not.

We are fearfully and wonderfully made. We are walking prophecy. Walking tabernacles. Dust and divinity in one.

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12/23/2025

✨️Chiropractic restore Optimal Structural Function and Flow of nerve supply, blood and lymph circulation✨️Why You Can Eat Clean, Exercise, and Still Be Inflamed

This is one of the most frustrating experiences a person can have.

You eat clean.
You avoid sugar.
You try to move your body.
You do all the right things…

And yet, your body still feels:
• Puffy
• Inflamed
• Heavy
• Exhausted
• Reactive

If this is you, please hear this clearly:

Your body is not failing.
You are not doing it wrong.

You may simply be addressing the inputs — but not the flow.

🌿 Inflammation isn’t only about food

Food matters.
Movement matters.
Lifestyle matters.

But inflammation is not created by food alone.

It is influenced by:
• Lymphatic stagnation
• Nervous system overload
• Poor drainage of immune waste
• Scar tissue and fascia restriction
• Chronic stress signals

If inflammatory by-products cannot leave the tissues, the body stays inflamed — no matter how clean the diet is.

🌿 The lymphatic system clears inflammation

Every inflammatory response creates waste:
• Cellular debris
• Cytokines
• Immune by-products
• Excess fluid

These do not exit through the bloodstream first.
They are cleared through the lymphatic system.

When lymph flow is sluggish:
• Inflammation lingers
• Healing slows
• Symptoms become chronic

This is not a willpower issue.
It is a circulation issue.

🌿 Stress can inflame even the cleanest body

A stressed nervous system keeps the body in protection mode.

When this happens:
• Blood is prioritised over lymph
• Vessels constrict
• Detox slows
• Hormones dysregulate

You can eat the perfect diet — but if your nervous system feels unsafe, inflammation stays switched on.

🌿 The gut–lymph connection is often missed

A large portion of the lymphatic system sits around the gut.

Chronic gut irritation, dysbiosis, or permeability can:
• Overload gut-associated lymph tissue
• Increase immune activation
• Create systemic inflammation

This is why gut healing without lymph support often feels incomplete.

🌿 Why exercise sometimes makes it worse

This surprises many people.

In already inflamed bodies:
• Intense exercise increases inflammatory load
• Lymph cannot clear fast enough
• Cortisol spikes
• Swelling and pain increase

This doesn’t mean movement is bad.
It means the type, intensity, and timing matter.

Gentle, rhythmic movement often heals better than pushing harder.

💚 The shift that changes everything

Healing inflammation is not about doing more.

It’s about:
• Improving drainage
• Supporting flow
• Calming the nervous system
• Removing internal congestion

When inflammation can leave, the body can finally rest.

🌿 A gentle reflection

Ask yourself:
• Am I supporting flow or only restricting inputs?
• Does my body feel safe enough to release?
• Am I forcing healing or allowing it?

Your body is not resisting you.
It’s waiting for the right kind of support.

Written with care by Bianca Botha, CLT, RLD, MLDT, CDS
Founder of Lymphatica – Lymphatic Therapy & Body Detox Facility

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen.
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12/22/2025

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🌿 The Gallbladder and the Lymphatic System: The Overlooked Detox Duo

By Bianca Botha, CLT, RLD, MLDT & CDS
Lymphatica – Lymphatic Therapy & Body Detox Facility

💚 Understanding Your Gallbladder’s True Role

Most people know the gallbladder as a small, pear-shaped organ that stores bile — but few realise how deeply it influences lymphatic flow, digestion, and detoxification.
The gallbladder sits just beneath the liver and acts as the liver’s delivery assistant:
• It stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver.
• It releases bile into the small intestine when you eat, especially when you consume healthy fats.
• This bile helps emulsify fats, absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K), and carry waste out of the body.

When bile becomes thick or stagnant, toxins aren’t properly excreted. This directly slows the lymphatic system — your body’s drainage and immune network.

🌸 How the Gallbladder Affects the Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system is responsible for collecting waste, balancing fluids, and supporting immune function.
Here’s how the two systems interact:
1. Bile Flow = Lymph Flow
Proper bile flow helps fats break down and move through the intestinal wall. Lymph vessels in the gut (called lacteals) absorb these fatty nutrients. When bile is thick or blocked, those vessels can become sluggish — leading to lymphatic stagnation and inflammation.
2. Toxin Elimination
The liver filters toxins, sends them into bile, and the gallbladder releases that bile into the digestive tract for elimination. If the gallbladder is not working efficiently, toxins recycle through the lymph instead of being excreted — contributing to puffiness, fatigue, hormonal imbalance, and chronic inflammation.
3. Fat-Soluble Nutrient Transport
Vitamins A, D, E, and K travel via the lymphatic system. If bile flow is poor, absorption of these vitamins decreases, weakening immune resilience, hormone balance, and lymphatic repair.
4. Inflammation Feedback Loop
When the gallbladder is congested (sluggish bile, stones, or inflammation), lymph nodes near the liver and digestive organs can swell or become tender. This creates a feedback loop: poor bile flow increases inflammation, and inflammation thickens lymph and bile even more.

⚠️ Signs of Gallbladder-Lymph Imbalance

You may notice:
• Morning nausea or bloating after fatty meals
• Pain or heaviness under the right rib cage
• Swelling or tenderness near the right breast or armpit
• Fatigue, hormonal symptoms, or itchy skin
• Floating or pale stools (sign of poor bile release)
• Lymphatic congestion — puffiness, heaviness, or “detox flu” symptoms after meals

💛 After Gallbladder Removal: How It Affects the Lymphatic System

Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) is one of the most common surgeries worldwide — yet few people are told what it means for long-term lymphatic and digestive health.
Without the gallbladder, bile no longer gets stored and concentrated. Instead, the liver drips bile continuously into the intestine — even when you’re not eating.

🌀 What Happens in the Body:
1. Diluted, Constant Bile Flow
The bile is now weaker and less concentrated. It’s no longer released in a strong pulse when fats enter the gut — making it harder to digest fatty foods.
2. Fat Malabsorption & Nutrient Loss
Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) may not be fully absorbed, reducing lymphatic nourishment and immune strength.
3. Lymphatic Congestion
Undigested fats and metabolic waste can overload intestinal lymph vessels (lacteals), creating sluggish lymph flow, bloating, and fluid retention.
4. Increased Toxin Recirculation
Because bile no longer flushes toxins rhythmically, the body must rely more heavily on the lymphatic system, liver enzymes, and kidneys to handle waste — often leading to chronic fatigue, headaches, and puffiness.
5. Digestive Sensitivity
Some people experience loose stools, urgency, or food sensitivities post-surgery, often linked to bile imbalance and microbiome changes.

🌿 How to Support Your System After Removal:
• Eat smaller, frequent meals to avoid overwhelming the liver with fat digestion.
• Incorporate gentle bile support such as artichoke, dandelion root, or lemon water (as tolerated).
• Add digestive bitters or ox bile supplements under professional guidance to mimic the gallbladder’s bile release.
• Prioritise lymphatic drainage therapy to help process excess waste through the lymph system.
• Replenish fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K2) and omega-3s to restore immune and hormonal balance.
• Stay hydrated and move daily to keep lymph flow strong and compensate for slower detoxification.

🌿 Gentle Support for a Healthier Flow

1. Stimulate the Liver & Gallbladder Reflex Points
Use gentle lymphatic massage or Reflexology Lymph Drainage on the right rib area to encourage bile flow.
2. Add Bitter & Sulfur-Rich Foods
Lemons, grapefruit, rocket (arugula), dandelion, beetroot, garlic, and artichokes naturally thin bile and cleanse the gallbladder.
3. Hydrate & Move the Lymph
Gentle movement, deep breathing, and hydration keep bile and lymph fluid from thickening.
4. Consider Castor Oil Packs
Applying a warm castor oil pack over the liver-gallbladder region can soften congestion and improve circulation.
5. Support Healthy Fats
Choose omega-3-rich sources (salmon, flax, chia) and avoid processed oils that thicken bile.
6. Lymphatic Drainage Therapy
Regular sessions can help clear stagnant lymph, ease pressure around the liver, and accelerate detox pathways.

✨ The Lymphatic-Gallbladder Axis

Think of your lymphatic system as the body’s river and your gallbladder as one of its dams.
If the dam is clogged — or removed — the river’s flow must adapt. Supporting bile flow through food, hydration, and lymphatic therapy helps restore the balance so your inner river keeps moving freely.

💫 Final Thoughts

The gallbladder is not just a digestive organ — it’s a key regulator of the body’s detox rhythm. Whether you still have it or not, nurturing the liver and lymphatic system allows the body to cleanse and heal more efficiently.
When bile and lymph flow in harmony, the body returns to its natural rhythm of restoration and renewal.

Disclaimer:
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen.

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