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What should i feed an older man that just had a double bypass open heart surgery?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Most anything: If no difficulty sitting, chewing, swallowing and is hungry. Many will have limited appetite so finding things they like is important. Short term even skyline can be ok. Long term see aha low cholesterol, low sodium is preferable.

Answered 11/25/2020

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