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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

Nutrition for Healthy Heart Recovery guide