SURGERY DIET

Question 1

INDICATION FOR A SURGERY DIET

Answer 1

• Reconstructing or repairing surgery to the GIT
• Following oral or plastic surgery of the face and neck
• In patients who cannot chew properly
• Oesophageal or pharyngeal disorder that interferes with handling of solid foods
• Also as a conversion between clear liquid diet and fiber-restricted or regular diet

Question 2

CONTRA-INDICATION FOR A SURGERY DIET

Answer 2

• Dysphagia
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Diverticulosis

Question 3

PURPOSE OF A SURGERY DIET

Answer 3

• This diet would have to be individualised
• In medical procedures regarding the GIT a low residue diet
• To prevent forming of an obstructing bolus
• To prevent damage to the surgical work
• For cosmetic reasons a normal diet
• Or a dysphasia chart: Clear fluid → Full fluid → Puree foods → Soft foods → Normal Diet

Question 4

NOTES TO CONSIDER WHEN IMPLEMENTING A SURGERY DIET

Answer 4

• Consult a dietician for individualisation
• Liquid supplements should be refrigerated after opening and needs to be used within 24 hours after opening
• Eliminate milk and milk products from diet directly after surgery since it produces excessive mucus
• In use during Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis in combination with corticosteroids indicated a possible need to increase calcium and protein in the diet