A healthy pre operative diet will lead to a better post operative recovery, how ever this is can be better planned in people who have a elective procedures, nevertheless it is one of the key factors even in people operated on a emergency basis.
Malnutrition and poverty is still part of daily life in this part of the world.
A balanced diet which includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains and proteins will be of great benifit during the waiting period before the surgery, which are important in boosting immunity, reducing inflammation, muscle recovery and the decreases the metabolic stress to surgery(responce of the body to trauma and surgery).[1]
Protein intakes of 1.2–2.0 g/kg/day ( a 60 kg man requires 120gm of protein) from high-quality protein sources distributed throughout the day (20–40 g of protein per meal ) is recommended to help ensure protein needs are met leading up to surgery.[2]
Dietary Source | Proteins available in gm |
1.Soybeans/pulses/lentils (1/2 cup, cooked) | 14 grams |
2.Milk (1 cup) | 8 grams |
3.Yogurt (1 cup) | 8 to 12 grams |
4.Mozzarella cheese (30gm) | 6 grams |
5.Five hard-boiled eggs | 30 grams |
6.Egg white only from 8 eggs | 30 grams |
7.Chicken meat, cooked (125 gm) | 35 grams |
8.Chicken thigh (average size) | 10 grams |
Table.1 Common food items and their nutritive values.
Tip:
A healthy diet rich in protein and carbohydrate before a surgery will help in a Faster Recovery after the surgery.
References:”
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