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Patient planning guide

Prepare for nutrition before and after surgery

Turn preparation into a clear checklist. Get the written nutrition instructions and follow-up plan for your procedure.

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Prepare with your clinical team

Use the plan written for you.

Diet instructions can differ by procedure, health history and stage of recovery. Ask your surgeon or dietitian for your current written plan, including its start date, food stages and contact details for questions.

Before surgery

Get your preparation details confirmed.

  • When your preparation plan starts and which foods and drinks it allows
  • Who to contact about medication changes, including diabetes treatment
  • Your hydration and protein guidance
  • What to do if you cannot follow or tolerate the plan
  • Fasting instructions for the day of your procedure
After surgery

Know the stages and the follow-up plan.

Follow the clinical team’s instructions for progressing food textures and returning to regular meals. Ask about hydration, protein, supplements and the follow-up appointments or blood tests you will need. Do not change prescribed medication on the basis of website information.

Stay connected

Ask early when something is unclear.

Before discharge, save the clinical contact details and the instructions for urgent concerns. If you feel acutely unwell, seek appropriate urgent medical care rather than waiting for a coordinator reply.

Keep exploring

Connect the details.

Before you decide

Your questions, answered.

Should I follow a general diet from the internet?

Use the instructions supplied by your treating team. Ask them to clarify any conflict between general information and your personal plan.

Can I change diabetes medication while preparing?

Medication changes require your prescribing clinician’s guidance. Contact them before making changes to diet or medication.

You do not have to figure it out alone.

Bring your questions to JC. We can help connect the information, people and next steps for your care.

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