Prunes and other foods high in salicylates before surgery - when do you recommend to stop eating them?

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I'm having septo-rhinoplasty and chin reduction done soon. 35F, generally healthy and no known issues with blood clotting etc. My only real issue has always been IBS-M (at least that's what my GP suspects). I need magnesium citrate, fiber supplements and prune juice on a regular basis. Prunes however are really high in salicylates. I will ask my surgeon of course, but what do you tell your patients? Do you find foods high in salicylates pose a high risk of bleeding before surgery?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

I did not know that prunes contain salicylates until you ask this question, so thanks for allowing me to learn something. I agree that prune juice is extremely helpful for promoting a bowel movement. Magnesium and fiber is excellent, and I understand that you are taking these. Consider substituting prune juice with Miralax for 2 weeks before surgery and then 2 weeks after surgery, and then you can resume your routine. I hope this helps, and I wish you well moving forward. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

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