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@mikej

Here's a question if you want to tell me , what do most people eat all day , my old doc says less you eat the less your liver has to work , I was just curious I work all day on a ranch and really don't have times picked out to eat , was just thinking about that this morning thinking I could eat better , Thanks Mike

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@mikej
I was advised to to eat healthy with moderate/low fat, avoid fried foods and heavy sauces, fruits and veggies, avoid excess salt, no alcohol. Basically my GI advised a heart healthy diet, and to stay physically active.

I am sharing this blog post because there is an easy to access guide to the Heart Healthy Mediterranean Diet. The Mediterranean diet focuses on delicious fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and heart-healthy protein each day. With liver disease and now with a transplant, I try to add these foods to my diet. There is a discussion where others have shared their experiences.
Blogs>Transplant>NASH Patients: Add These Foods to Your Diet
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/transplant/newsfeed-post/nash-patients-add-these-foods-to-your-diet/

-I am going to send you an invitation to this group discussion.
Transplants>Pre -Transplant Diet and Exercise Ideas
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pre-transplant-diet-and-exercise-ideas/

Mike, You will obviously need more calories than many others. However it is What you eat that you will want to concentrate on. Do you prepare your own foods? How often do you eat out?

Hey Mike,

Pretty much what Rosemary says. Low sodium, low fat. I don’t eat meat, but I needed more protein, so had fish, tofu, beans, occasional turkey, and used protein powder. I had very low iron, so was put on high iron, plus zinc and potassium supplements. And, because of huge cramps I took natural electrolytes as a tincture. As I got more ill, my appetite waned, so I switched to smoothies, with fruit, soy milk, protein powder.
I’d definitely talk with your new doctor after you take your labs. That’ll be an indication for supplements you may need. And, also make sure you’re eating food protein, not so much meat, but fish, bean.