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I had a laparoscopic appendectomy 4 days ago and would like to know if it is too soon to be able to go to a regular diet. i'd like to eat some protein?

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If yo want to eat: then eat. Trust your body to know when you are ready to eat.

Dr Hammerstead agreed

Answered 4/3/2018

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

No restrictions: My patients eat what ever they want when every they want post-op.

Answered 6/15/2015

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