Avoid sugar. Avoid “High G.I. carbs” such as white bread and potatoes. These are fast release, rapidly converting to sugar. If overweight, avoid carbohydrates ( ...
Malnourished patients are at increased risk of post-operative complications, such as reduced wound healing, increased infection rates, and skin breakdown.
Early oral feeding is the preferred mode of nutrition for surgical patients. Avoidance of any nutritional therapy bears the risk of underfeeding during the ...
Eat a high-protein, high-carbohydrate diet starting 2 to 4 weeks before your surgery. Protein is a nutrient needed for normal growth, wound healing and fighting ...
The focus of this guideline is to cover nutritional aspects of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) concept and the special nutritional needs of patients ...
Protein is especially important after surgery. It helps repair damaged body tissues, form antibodies to fight infections, and synthesize collagen which is ...
