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Is it a good idea to do a detox diet before back surgery?

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Dr. Scott Bolhack answered

Specializes in Wound care

Detox diet: The science behind 'detox diets' is weak at best, and potentially dangerous (when following extreme detox regmiens) at worst. Just maintain a healthy well-balanced diet leading into and following the surgery.

Answered 7/22/2012

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No you should not : Diet immediately before surgery for any reason as it may affect your healing. Controlled weight loss if obese before scheduling surgery will lower your risk of surgical complications. A detox diet otherwise makes no difference.

Answered 10/26/2012

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