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Full+liquid+diet+electroytes do i need to add electrolytes supplement to a full liquid diet after surgery?

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Ask your surgeon: You should follow the directions of your surgeon they will be willing to help you and advise you on supplementation's. Please check with your doctor first.

Answered 3/26/2013

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