A 36-year-old member asked:
my friend's grandfather is currently in surgery for a heart transplant. what is something that i can make for him to eat?
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Dr. Creighton Wrightanswered
General Surgery 56 years experience
Tasty: Frequently poor appetite early
something he likes but low fat, low butter, low sodium
see aha recommendations.
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Dr. Stuart Flechneranswered
Urology 46 years experience
Nice Gesture: He should be eating a few days after the procedure. Why don't you ask his doctors when they believe he can eat and make him favorite dishes from home. Probably best to keep away from hi salt or buttery foods.
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