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What can I eat after pancreas surgery?

What can I eat after pancreas surgery?

The patient may need to continue to avoid or limit fried, greasy and high-fat foods or eat them in smaller quantities. Consume fat (as tolerated) from healthy sources such as olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil, nuts, seeds and avocados. Aim for at least 2.5 cups of fruits and vegetables per day.

How do you lose weight after Whipple?

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  1. Eat smaller meals more often.
  2. Drink enough liquids.
  3. Chew your food well.
  4. Avoid foods that cause gas.
  5. Eat slowly.
  6. Include protein in your diet.
  7. Start with low-fat foods.

Can you eat popcorn after Whipple surgery?

Do not eat raw fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, or popcorn. Do not eat high fat, greasy, or fried foods. If you have tried all this and still do not feel better, you can try a liquid or pureed diet.

What to eat after Whipple surgery?

Aim for High Protein Foods. In order to promote the recovery process after the Whipple Procedure you should aim to eat high protein foods such as meat, beans, eggs, nuts, and dairy products such as yogurt, milk, cottage cheese, cheese.

What to expect after Whipple surgery?

What To Expect After Surgery. The Whipple procedure requires general anesthesia and a hospital stay of 1 to 2 weeks. Unless you had laparoscopic surgery, you will have a large scar in your belly. It’s normal to feel pain in the area for the first week or so. You’ll get medicines to control the pain.

What are possible complications of the Whipple procedure?

Immediately after the Whipple procedure, serious complications can affect many patients. One of the most common of these include the development of false channels (fistulas) and leakage from the site of the bowel reconnection. Other possible surgical complications include: Infections.

Where should the Whipple procedure be done?

your surgeon makes an incision in your abdomen in order to access your pancreas.

  • Laparoscopic surgery.
  • Robotic surgery.