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How do I eat after digestive tract surgery?

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Teresa, I have had three digestive track surgeries and really struggled with eating and diarrhea to the point of dehydration. I did see a dietitian and it was a big help. I am on vitamin supplements that have helped in a number of ways, especially with hair and nails.
Salads and most fresh fruits were out, milk products were hard to digest. I was put on a Tyramine reduced diet. I don't think I can upload screenshots of the diet but it is put out by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and I found it very effective.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 30 9:55am

Hello @tonibowman, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm glad that you saw a dietician; it sounds like you received some helpful advice. It sounds like you are on the right track. As I have also had three surgeries on the digestive track, I understand about the foods you avoid. I avoid those same foods. As a new member, you cannot upload screenshots or similar files. After a few days, it will be possible.

In the meantime, I found this information on the WebMD website. Here is a link: https://www.webmd.com/diet/foods-high-in-tyramine
It appears that a diet high in tyramine can also be a trigger for migraines.

As this is your first post, are you comfortable sharing more about your three surgeries?

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