Frequently Asked Questions
General
Suilnu is the world's first nutrition company dedicated to cosmetic surgery support founded by Kylie Bensley, MS, RD.
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Founded in 2019, launched in November 2023.
Sulinu created a NutriSurgical Vitamin Powder, Before + After Vitals, formulated to address the needs of plastic surgery patients. Sulinu’s founder, a clinical dietitian, also created a surgery-specific Pre-Op Meal Guide and Post-Op Meal Plans tailored to different cosmetic procedures. The Meal Plans are sold within the kits; they are not sold separatley.
This kit is your one-stop solution to conveniently set you up for post-surgical success. It includes 2 bags of Before + After Vitals, Sulinu’s NutriSurgical Vitamin Powder, formulated to address specific needs. That provides you with 40 servings, so you can easily partner with the Pre-Op Meal Guide and customized Post-Op Meal plan customized to your cosmetic procedure. Both are included in The All-in-One Starter Kit. This completes the entire plan but doesn’t mean you have to stop there. If you love the results you are seeing, you can speak with your doctor about continuing to enjoy Sulinu to experience its skin-loving benefits. Currently, as a bonus, we are also including a FREE personal blender (limited supply!) making it even easier to enjoy your Before + After Vitals on the go.
Yes! You can create your own protocol based on the time availability you have, your food preferences, and food accessibility. We have included Amazon shopping links, created grocery lists, and provided on-the-go meal suggestions and hacks to streamline meal prep. We strive to make this process convenient, no matter what your daily schedule looks like.
Rest assured that all things Sulinu has Kylie’s personal stamp of approval. While her schedule is quite limited for taking on personal consultations, she does work with select plastic surgeons and wound healing clinics. This sometimes awards patients with direct access to personal sessions. Feel free to email to see what options might be available to you.
Nutrition is only one part of the solution! So while we can’t guarantee specific results since every individual is different, here is what we have seen: When Sulinu clients show up, get prepared, have a supportive surgeon and support staff, and enjoy the meal plans, they typically recover faster than those who just ‘winged’ it. Before + After Vitals dietary supplement also contains key ingredients that are clinically shown to improve bioavailability and address various post-surgical concerns.
Not currently.
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Meal Plans
You can make it at any time. It is designed to begin 3 weeks before surgery.
The Pre-Op Meal Guide includes breakfast recipes, lunch recipes, 8 snack ideas, and mocktail recipes. Dinners are your choice, but we provide you with an unbeatable formula to ensure you are getting the nutrients you need.
The Pre-Op Meal Guide is meant to reinforce healthy eating and ensure you arm your system with enough protein and other nutrients also featured within meal plans. It works across the board no matter what procedure you’re having (as approved by your surgeon). However, it is less detailed than the Post-Op Meal Plans, which include dinner recipes tailored to your specific cosmetic procedure. The Post-Op Meal Plans are more comprehensive with breakfast/lunch/dinner/and snack recipes tailored to specific cosmetic procedures. Additionally, there are make-ahead suggestions, shopping lists, and fast-track solutions to help make it even more convenient to address post-surgical concerns such as inflammation, bruising, and clean incision healing.
You will receive the Pre-Op Meal Guide and your Post-Op Meal Plans as a printed version when you purchase the kit. The Meal Plans are not sold seperately.
Excellent! All Meal Plans now arrive in printed and bound form.
YES! All meals can be prepared in 30 minutes or less with breakfast and lunches often taking fewer than 10 minutes to prepare. Designing recipes there are easy while still ensuring that they are also packed with variety and unique flavor profiles was a priority because we want you to reserve your energy for healing. We also put a premium on streamlining all aspects of the prep process, with make and freeze-in-advance suggestions, shopping lists and shortcut solutions.
Currently, we have created meal plans for some of the most common procedures. However, we will continue to add new plans as we grow. That said, it doesn’t mean that you are out of luck. Simply email us and a dietician will let you know which meal plan might be a good substitute for you in the meantime.
What meal plan would you like to see? Email us at hello@sulinu.com
If you are having more than one body procedure, we typically recommend opting for the Body Work Kit. If you are having a Face Lift combined with any other procedure, choose the Face Lift Post-Op Meal Plan. Still unsure? Ask us at hello@sulinu.com.
The meal plans have an equal mixture of plant-based and meat-based meals.
No. This can serve as a guide. You can eat the same meal 1, 2, even 3 times if you wish. We know that everyone’s tastebuds are different, so we wanted to provide a wide variety of flavor options. That way, you can always skip meals and still enjoy a ton of variety in your diet.
We created the meals to ensure they were start-to-finish in under 30 minutes. Most breakfasts and lunches are closer to 10-minute preparations.
Yes. A substitution list is included within each meal plan.
No, these are not designed for weight loss.
There are no refunds on meal plans. The meal plans are an information product, and therefore can’t be returned. However, we are extremely confident that if you follow the simple steps in the program, YOU will be successful in changing your recovery.
Yes! There are over 30 recipes plus snacks, with substitutions included.
Yes, these meals provide an amazing way to keep the whole family healthy! Ingredient amounts are intended for single portions so quantities should be adjusted.
The calories given in the meal plans are estimates. It is advised you also do your own calorie counting based on specific food brands you purchase
No, but if you want to follow a low-carb or keto lifestyle, the meal plan can easily be tailored to those specifications, especially because protein is an important diet staple in diets like keto. You can adjust meal plans to work for YOU and still glean tons of benefits–especially when following them longer than 2 weeks. However, keep in mind that meal plans are calibrated to address particular health concerns that could be lost in the process of making too many adjustments. For instance, we do recommend eating a higher carbohydrate diet the first 2 weeks after surgery than you might be accustomed to on restrictive diets.
We don’t recommend any type of calorie-restrictive diet the first month after surgery.
Ask your surgeon.
Yes.
We use foods in the appropriate dosage and the correct type to make cheese selections that are surgery-safe and usable. Our cheeses are lower sodium but higher protein and add beautiful flavor to the meals, without causing unwanted side effects.
This meal plan is considered “high calorie, high protein”. We always recommend seeking your doctor’s advice to ensure that this isn’t problematic for certain conditions. Deciding when to stop using your meal plan is based on the type of surgery you had. Follow the diet for the full two weeks and then, if you are still on the mend, feel free to go back and repeat dishes to bolster your healing process.
Typically $100 - $150/ week.
Yes.
Some of our customers have asked for the “most recommended” and “favorite” meals in order to pare down the menu. We love all the dishes and they feature their own benefits, which is why we’ve included them. But some definitely are chockfull of multi-benefit nutrition and can be made in less than 10 minutes, so they’ve quickly gained popularity. We call out a few of these in our “Fast Track Meals” or in some other meal plans "The Best and Easiest Meals"
One of the biggest myths in plastic surgery is that you can heal simply by eating more protein. This is not true! Sulinu meal plans have been specifically designed to target the entire body. We target your incision, your digestion, and ramp up your immunity. We also take into consideration factors such as recovering from anesthesia, narcotics, and antibiotics.
Calories and protein are listed for each recipe.
Vegetarian, substitution for meat selections, nut-free, dairy-free and gluten-free options can be found within all of the meal plans. See the key in the meal plan to see various designations. Allergies should be reviewed by a dietitian or nutrition specialist. We do incorporate nuts, eggs, honey, and dairy in several of our recipes. Sulinu is not suitable for strict vegans (not eating any animal products).
Yes! Based on body weight, men may need to increase portion sizes.
We believe variety is the spice of life, so there’s nothing standard about Sulinu. But every day you can expect an easy-to-prepare breakfast like a wound-healing bowl loaded with anti-oxidant rich fruits and mid-morning snacks to ward off nausea. Lunches are usually grab-and-go as well, to keep things streamlined immediately following surgery and simple to maintain when you resume your busy schedule. That may mean a bento box that you can prep and store in the fridge overnight or something that takes less than 10 minutes to prepare. Dinners run the gamut and you can visit our Post-Op Meal Plans to see a sample of some of the delicious recipes. Again, convenience is key, with all recipes prepared in less than 30 minutes, but could include salmon bites with a delicious tahini dip or a soothing soup. We also included some ideas to finish off your evening with a warm and yummy nightcap or gut-healthy mocktail. We have received tons of feedback about the filling nature of our meals and delicious mix of flavors, which we feel is quite an accomplishment considering that we don’t mask flavor with sugar, sodium, and other fillers.
Vegan, vegetarian, and meat options are featured nearly every day within the meal plans. We incorporated plenty of plant-foward protein, nourishing vegetarian options, and meats such as turkey, fish, and chicken to provide variety even if you should decide to only prepare a select number of dishes featured within your meal plan.
We designed meal plans to provide approximately 2000 calories and over 100 grams of protein daily, nutrient loading that is absolutely vital to the demands placed on your body during the healing process. What we leave out is as important, keeping sodium levels under approximately 2000 mg daily.
Many clients who purchase Sulinu Before + After Vitals and Post-Op Meal Plans have medical concerns. If you have a chronic disease (such as PCOS, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer), or are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult with your doctor before purchasing.
We use only whole, real foods in all of the meals. So even if you reside outside the US, you should be able to find everything you need to prepare all of the recipes.
These are not designed for weight loss. However, some clients say they lose water weight due to the whole food approach.
As always, please seek approval from your primary care physician before starting any nutrition program.
Before + After Vitals
Sulinu is for women and men 18 years and older who want to have a safer, stronger recovery afterplastic surgery by using specialized nutrition. This program is NOT for: high school students, professional athletes, or those who have an eating disorder or are in recent recovery.
For best results, we recommend using Before + After Vitals 1- 3 months before surgery and 3 months after surgery.It can be used seamlesslyin conjunction with the Pre-Op Meal Guide daily 3 weeks before surgery and at least 2 weeks following surgery with the Post-Op Meall Plan, as allowed by your surgeon. Some clients go on to safely consume Before + After Vitals daily indefinitely to optimize health. Again, speak with your healthcare provider to determine what is right for you.
1 scoop a day or as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
Absolutely, it’s never too late to experience the nutritional benefits of the formula.
Our patented ingredients within our supplement have been clinically shown to accelerate incision healing, help with constipation and bloating, and maximize protein and amino acid absorption. Based on testimonials from clients using Sulinu’s All-in-One Starter Kit, they have witnessed accelerated incision healing (with clean, flat scars), experienced less bloating and swelling, and feel better faster than their plastic surgery peers who were not using Sulinu products.
While most supplements need to be taken with food to avoid severe nausea, Before + After Vitals is carefully created to be gentle on the stomach. You can take it with food or by itself in liquid. The easy-to-absorb forms of each vitamin and MCT oil as a fat source make nutrients bioavailable to the body without the use of food. But since all bodies are individual, we do typically recommend partnering with food to ease digestion. Our Post-Op Meal Plans provide great recipes to incorporate Before + After Vitals into your diet.
It can be added to a warm drink up to 107 degrees F.
It can be added to any cold drink! We have several recipes in the meal plans that include iced Teas and iced coffee with Before + After Vitals Powder
it can be taken any time of day. Most customers like to take Before + After Vitals in the morning.
There are certain amino acids that are needed in such high quantities after surgery that your body cannot produce enough of them. Therefore, you MUST get them from your supplements. See our science page here.
YES! This serves as your all-in-one multivitamin, collagen, and protein powder. Our patented ingredients are the best on the market today. Our ingredient dosages are given in therapeutic dosages as we avoid wasting the through megadoses. Before using Before + After Vitals daily, it’s important to speak with your healthcare provider to ensure that this is right for you.
YES. The formula’s patented ingredients are made to decrease the downtime of any procedure. The Breast Augmentation Post-Op Meal Plan is best until we have developed a menu plan tailored to these cosmetic procedures. However, always seek permission from your healthcare provider first.
It has a sweet vanilla flavor without any aftertaste or chalky mouthfeel. It dissolves quickly in liquid, making it a perfect addition to any drink, smoothie, or dessert.
Learn about all of the amazing benefits on the page dedicated to Before + After Vitals on our website. But in a nutshell, Before + After Vitals is specifically designed to be safe for surgical procedures, so it takes factors into consideration multi-vitamins do not. For example, steroids can deplete vitamin A sources, so Before + After Vitals includes it. Certain vitamins and minerals are not safe before surgery, so we’ve omitted those. We have calibrated exactly the amounts you need to avoid mega-dosing, while ramping up dosage levels of nutrients vital for healing, such as protein enzymes and essential amino acids. We went to great lengths in the formulation lab to optimize how the body digests these vitamins, so they can be easily absorbed and utilized without causing digestive issues like heartburn or nausea. Many other supplements leave out all of these critical nutrients, rendering them virtually ineffective. We did not skimp on quality, incorporated patented ingredients clinically researched and proven effective; this is more valuable that third-party testing alone. As an all-in-one solution, you are getting your probiotics, collagen, protein powder, vitamins and minerals in one daily scoop. This cuts down on cost and hassle so you can heal to reveal.
We do not suggest you use this while breastfeeding.
See our nutrition and other details facts under the Before + After Vitals listing on our SHOP page.
You will not need a multivitamin if you are taking Before + After Vitals every day. Always speak with your surgeon about all of your prescriptions and supplement dosages.
Before + After Vitals were packaged to be enjoyed in conjunction with Sulinu’s Pre-Op Meal Guide and Post-Op Meal Plans, which provide 5 weeks/35 days of recipes. Two pouches provide you with a scoop of powder daily to partner with your meal plans, as well as a little extra to incorporate into make-ahead culinary creations (or unexpected spills)!
Due to the carefully studied dosages and ingredients, we recommend taking only 1 serving a day.
The ingredient dosages are carefully calibrated to deliver therapeutic levels specific to surgical recovery, not mega doses contained in many supplements. We have deemed Before + After Vitals generally safe for long-term use, but there are no long-term studies to support this claim. We recommend that you speak with your healthcare provider before taking any supplement long term.
Before + After Vitals does not contain GMOs, gluten, corn, eggs, peanuts, dextrose, herbicides, artificial colors or flavors. Our whey protein isolate is vegetarian and considered low-lactose as the result of an extra process to remove the majority of lactose–an amount well below the level considered for for most lactose-intolerant people by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). It is, however, produced in a facility that may produce allergens.
No
We do end-to-end testing: we test the bulk powder and then conduct micro-testing on the finished product.
2 years from the date of manufacturing. After opening, consume within 2 months, when stored in a cool dry place.
Store Before + After Vitals in a glass container or the package in a cool dry location.
Before + After Vitals is not Certified Organic.
This is a question for your healthcare provider.
We ship Before + After Vitals in recyclable cardboard and were diligent to minimize box size and filler materials. All packing materials are recycled paper.
Repurpose them! The bag itself can be reused for a small trash bag. Contact the recycling center in your area to see if it is accepted.
Not yet! But you will find Before + After Vitals sold by select plastic surgeons and wound therapists.
Shipping + Returns
Not at this time.
We are working diligently with our fulfillment centers and shipping carriers to get products delivered to customers as soon as possible. We ship packages via USPS priority and typically orders are received within 2 - 4 days. Please allow 24 hours for our fulfillment center to process each order.
No.
Sulinu will refund your payment if there’s an issue with your order arriving due to shipping problems, damage, or missing product . The refund request must be made within 20 days of purchase. If you ordered the Starter Kit and need to return the B +A vitals, the refund of B+A Vitals will be given at the discounted rate of the entire package. Only one return per person, per household. Given FDA requirements, we are unable to accept a return or offer a refund for a product that has successfully shipped from our warehouse.
Please contact info@sulinu.com to begin your request for a refund.
111.515 - CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 - FDA
We offer refunds on Before + After Vitals within 20 days of purchase for reasons stipulated above. Refunds are not available for digital download purchases.
For the Starter Kit:
Refund on product is given at the price in proportion to the discount. For instance if starter kit is 50% savings, then the supplements would be refunded at the 50% off rate
For International Shipments:
Our international shipments are not available for any refund. We offer tracking on all orders; once a product is shipped we are not responsible for product after it is shipped. However, we do the utmost care to package carefully.
Orders can be canceled or changed within 24 hours of purchase.
With every purchase, we will send you a confirmation email with tracking information.
Please contact us at hello@sulinu.com
Shipments are made via UPS with photo verification of delivery.
Sulinu is unable to provide refunds on shipments made with photo verification.
We triple-check every order. In the rare event we missed something, please contact us at orders@sulinu.com and we will assist you.
Incorrect addresses can be amended within 24 hours of the original order.
We will email you a returned label, once we receive the product, you will receive a refund.
Since it is free, we cannot extend a monetary refund, but are happy to ship you a replacement. Email us at hello@sulinu.com.
If we didn’t address your questions here, we would love to hear from you! Feel free to contact us at hello@sulinu.com.
Email us at hello@sulinu.com to cancel. You must notify us within 24 hours of shipping to cancel without being charged.
Two choices: We can resend it using your correct address, or we can refund your money minus shipping costs.