Surgery puts extraordinary demands on your body. Your nutrition needs to meet them.
Recovery from any surgery requires elevated protein, digestive support, and structured micronutrient coverage. Most people get none of these right during recovery.
The nutritional decisions made in the first 90 days of recovery have an outsized impact on long-term outcomes.
""The post-surgical nutritional window is critical and severely underaddressed. What patients eat and supplement in the first 12 weeks significantly determines their outcome.""
THE SCIENCE
What your body needs during surgical recovery that most people miss
Elevated protein demand
Surgical stress doubles or triples the body's protein requirement for tissue repair, immune function, and muscle preservation. Most people eat far less than normal during recovery — creating a severe deficit at exactly the wrong time.
Collagen for wound healing
Collagen provides the structural proteins needed for tissue repair, wound healing, and connective tissue rebuilding. It is the most important add-on in the recovery phase.
Gut microbiome disruption
Antibiotics, anesthesia, and surgical stress all disrupt the gut microbiome. Probiotic support during recovery reduces digestive complications and supports nutrient absorption.
Your Recovery & Immune Support protocol what it is and why it's here
Protein is the foundation. Everything else supports it.
Your Surgical Recovery program is pre-built based on what clinical patients at this stage need most. Customize below.
Protein — The Foundation (Required)
Choose your flavor. Protein cannot be removed from any program — it is the non-negotiable base.
Core Supplements
Preselected based on what patients at this stage need most. Click to learn more about each one.
🌟 Muscle Support — Highlighted Add-On
Optional Add-Ons:Vitamin Protocol — Choose Your Tier
All tiers fill micronutrient gaps. Thrive tiers add deeper coverage for higher demands.
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What to expect
Your protocol timeline
Week 2
Protein and collagen routine established. Digestive support active. Energy beginning to stabilize.
Week 4
Tissue repair accelerating with adequate collagen and protein. Digestive discomfort typically reducing.
Week 8
Recovery milestones being met. Many patients returning to normal activity with this support.
Week 12
Full nutritional foundation established. Time to evaluate long-term maintenance needs.
Individual experiences vary. This timeline reflects commonly shared experiences.
Your Recovery & Immune Support, Daily Schedule
Exactly when and how to take each product. Tap any supplement to see detailed instructions.
Optional & Recommended Add-Ons
Can be layered into your existing protocol at any time
Vitamin E
1 softgel daily with food.
Super Joint Complex
2 capsules daily with food. Use only when cleared by your surgical team. Contains fish and shellfish.
Important Medical Disclaimer
These schedules support general metabolic wellness and nutritional optimization. Individual supplement needs may vary depending on:
- Medical history and bariatric procedure type
- Current medications and laboratory values
- Kidney function, liver function, and pregnancy/breastfeeding status
- Physician recommendations and individualized care
The most overlooked problem in metabolic health: protein deficiency hidden inside caloric excess
Most people eat enough calories but far too little protein. This distinction is the foundation of every MyProgressMD program.
"Many individuals consume excess calories while still failing to meet their daily protein needs and this becomes critically important during GLP-1 therapy, bariatric surgery, and metabolic dysfunction."
Protein is not a macronutrient it is the structural material your body uses to preserve lean muscle, regulate appetite hormones, support immune function, and maintain metabolic rate.
Lean Muscle Preservation
During weight loss especially rapid weight loss the body turns to lean muscle tissue for energy when protein is insufficient.
Metabolic Rate Support
Lean muscle is metabolically active tissue. As muscle mass declines, resting metabolic rate declines with it.
Satiety & Appetite Regulation
Protein has the highest satiety index of any macronutrient. Adequate intake suppresses appetite hormones.
Hair, Skin & Nail Integrity
Hair follicles are among the most protein-demanding structures in the body.
Recovery & Tissue Repair
Post-surgical and post-illness recovery requires significantly elevated protein to support wound healing.
Gut Microbiome Support
Adequate protein supports the gut lining and the immune cells that line the intestinal wall.
1 Scoop — What It Provides
Daily Protein Targets — By Program Context
"The goal is not simply to eat less. The goal is to support lean muscle while improving metabolic wellness — and protein is the non-negotiable foundation of that goal."
This guidance is educational and does not constitute medical advice. Protein needs vary by individual health status, kidney function, and medical history. Always consult your physician or registered dietitian before significantly changing your protein intake, especially if you have existing kidney disease, liver conditions, or other metabolic concerns.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Precautions & considerations
Start As Soon As Tolerated
Many components can begin within 24–48 hours post-surgery, once oral intake is permitted. Start with protein, then add others as your diet advances.
Probiotic Timing with Antibiotics
If still on post-surgical antibiotics, take the probiotic at least 2 hours away from your antibiotic dose.
Appropriate for All Surgery Types
This program is designed for any type of surgery orthopedic, cardiac, abdominal, or otherwise. Post-surgical nutritional demands are largely consistent across procedure types.
Transition After Recovery
After 90 days, most patients transition to Post-Bariatric Maintenance (if bariatric surgery) or Metabolic Foundation for general long-term health.
Always consult your physician before starting any new supplement protocol.
Post-surgical supplementation should be introduced gradually and coordinated with your surgical team. Follow your surgeon's dietary timeline liquid to soft to regular foods before advancing supplement forms.
FAQ
Questions about this program
Surgical wounds require collagen synthesis for proper healing. The body's demand for the specific amino acids in Collagen glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline increases dramatically post-operatively.
A minimum of 90 days is recommended to support full tissue healing and micronutrient repletion. After 90 days, most patients transition to either Post-Bariatric Maintenance or Metabolic Foundation.
Yes. This program is designed for recovery from any type of surgery orthopedic, cardiac, abdominal, or otherwise. The nutritional demands of surgical healing are largely consistent across procedure types.