Ham So-won Returns to Daily Life After Accident... Why She Changed Her Diet After Being Discharged [Health Talk]

[Financial News] Broadcast personality Ham So-won has returned to her daily life after suffering fractures in a traffic accident and spending about two months in the hospital. In a live broadcast after her discharge, she spoke about the importance of protein intake, but fracture recovery depends not on a single food, but on the injured area, treatment progress, rehabilitation, and overall nutritional status.


Ham So-won uploaded a replay of a group-buying live broadcast to her personal channel on the 24th, marking her first such stream in a while. She previously said she had suffered fractures in a traffic accident in early last month and had been in the hospital for about two months.

During the broadcast, Ham So-won responded to questions about her health by saying, "I think I’m gradually getting better." On the 11th, she also shared an update on social networking service after two months, writing, "Now that I’m home after being discharged, it really feels like I had a dream."

Some viewers said her face looked thinner than before the accident, but it is difficult to judge a person’s health based only on changes in facial appearance or body shape. Weight changes, muscle mass, eating habits, pain, and walking ability all require separate evaluation.

During the live broadcast, Ham So-won said, "What I realized this time is that protein is really important." She ate chicken breast with cold noodles and later had seasoned ribs, which her daughter reportedly said were delicious.

Protein is a nutrient needed to build muscle and tissue and help damaged areas recover. The National Institute on Aging lists lean meat, fish, eggs, beans, and nuts as protein sources. After a fracture, adequate calories, calcium, and vitamin D are also considered important along with protein.

However, simply increasing protein intake does not automatically speed recovery. Replacing meals with only chicken breast or protein supplements can lead to deficiencies in other nutrients. The right diet can also vary depending on usual food intake, kidney function, and any medications being taken.


When movement is reduced during hospitalization, muscle strength and physical stamina can decline. In a study cited by Mayo Clinic, 22 adults aged 55 to 65 showed changes in lower-body strength and cardiovascular regulation when changing posture after 14 days of bed rest. After prolonged immobility, dizziness or reduced balance may also occur when standing up suddenly or exercising too hard.

The timing for resuming exercise after a fracture depends on the fracture site, how well the bone is healing, and whether surgery was performed. Even with the same type of fracture, one person may be able to start walking while another must avoid putting weight on the injured area for a period of time. Rehabilitation exercise should also be adjusted within the range set by the medical team rather than pushed through in pain.

Ham So-won said during the broadcast that she had felt a great deal of uncertainty during her hospitalization, but that she "tried not to think bad thoughts and kept trying to think positively." After an accident and a long hospital stay, changes can affect not only the body but also sleep, mood, and adjustment to daily life. If pain continues to worsen or swelling, numbness, or difficulty walking appears, it should not simply be dismissed as part of recovery, and medical attention should be sought.

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