I am scheduled to have surgery in two weeks and my doctor gave me a diet sheet that he is recommending I follow to minimize complications. One of the diet restrictions is no apples two weeks prior to and after surgery. What is wrong with apples and what could happen?
December 7, 2015
Answer: Apples If you love apples...then eat the apples. Aside from alcohol use leading up to surgery, I do not employ any strict diet restrictions. I recommend a stool softener starting the day of surgery and continuing until you are off of narcotic pain medication to combat any constipation risk. Good Luck.
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December 7, 2015
Answer: Apples If you love apples...then eat the apples. Aside from alcohol use leading up to surgery, I do not employ any strict diet restrictions. I recommend a stool softener starting the day of surgery and continuing until you are off of narcotic pain medication to combat any constipation risk. Good Luck.
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December 8, 2015
Answer: Surgery in two weeks Hello and thank you for your question. Many surgeons do give this list of dietary restrictions to their patients with their preoperative paperwork. The one I use is written by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. These foods are listed to avoid or eat minimally. It is a precaution because these foods if eaten in large quantities may affect clotting. Others listed are Almonds, Apples, All berries, garlic, Ginger, Grapes, Prunes, Tomatoes , and Wine. Check with your surgeon prior to surgery. Best Regards, Otto Placik
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December 8, 2015
Answer: Surgery in two weeks Hello and thank you for your question. Many surgeons do give this list of dietary restrictions to their patients with their preoperative paperwork. The one I use is written by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. These foods are listed to avoid or eat minimally. It is a precaution because these foods if eaten in large quantities may affect clotting. Others listed are Almonds, Apples, All berries, garlic, Ginger, Grapes, Prunes, Tomatoes , and Wine. Check with your surgeon prior to surgery. Best Regards, Otto Placik
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