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Nutrition
- Having a good nutritional status and eating a balanced, healthy diet before surgery is crucial to recover better and faster after surgery
- Refer to “Nutrition before Surgery” link for more information
- Protein drinks and nutritional supplements are recommended to help boost your nutritional status before surgery
- Your care team will screen your nutritional status prior to surgery
- inform your care team if you experience recent weight loss and or decreased appetite
- You may be referred to a clinical dietician if you have a nutritional deficiency
- Nutritionists will come evaluate you again after surgery to decide if you need additional supplements
- It is important to eat a healthy balanced diet after surgery for your recovery