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How do I eat after digestive tract surgery?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Nov 27 5:28pm | Replies (147)

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My sympathies to you… vomiting bile f##king sucks. I had a Whipple procedure to remove a tumor in my duodenum 2 years ago and continue to struggled with many foods. While my situation is somewhat different from yours there are some similarities. Some of things that I have found that have helped me eat a more “normal” diet are eating leaner cuts of “softer” meats like fish, chicken, and some pork. My body struggles with things like steak and lamb, but I have found that ground beef and ground lamb are easier for me. Also, if you choose to reintroduce cuts of meat into your diet consider eating cuts with the least amount of fat and connective tissue and try cooking using sous vide for longer time periods (the sous vide cooking process seems to help tenderize the meat). I usually sear the meat in a hot cast iron skillet after the sous vide. I don’t do it often but sometimes I want steak. Fast food is no good and I always regret eating it whenever I slip up and order some. For me, meals of softer meats and vegetables are the way to go.

Something to be sure to pay close attention to is your body’s absorption of nutrients. I was dealing with extreme fatigue and it wasn’t until I started having neuropathy that we figured out I was not absorbing B12. So I now get weekly shots and take a heavy daily dose… we are still figuring things out. But I encourage you to talk to your doctor about getting blood work to check your vitamin, electrolytes, iron, etc. as you try to get back to some type of a normal diet.

Best of luck to you!

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@tbraibish, I appreciate you sharing about your dietary changes after your surgery. I have had three surgeries of the duodenal bulb, and I understand how it changes the type of foods you can eat as well as the way food needs to be prepared.

You have worked out a great eating plan. How did you come to use the sous vide cooking method? Did someone recommend that to you?