The best supplements for healing after surgery include vitamins A, C, E, D and the Bs, which help with immune function, wound healing and infection prevention.

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While anesthesia acts mostly during the operation, some effects may persist afterward. The types of after-effects depend primarily on the type of anesthesia -- general, regional or local anesthesia. With all types of anesthesia, most effects resolve within the first 24 hours after surgery.

Shortness of breath after surgery can be very scary and, in some cases, life-threatening. It may include such sensations as feeling unable to take a big breath, tightness in the chest or difficulty breathing.

Surgical staples are widely used to close surgical wounds or trauma injuries, and are removed after the incision is healed.

Intestinal surgery patients must follow strict post-surgery dietary guidelines. It is necessary to follow the guidelines set by your doctor so he can assess your progress and the effectiveness of the surgery.

Gastric bypass surgery helps morbidly obese patients lose significant amounts of weight. The surgery reduces the size of the stomach and blocks some calorie absorption.

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