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A 18-year-old male asked:
Surgery yesterday to get rid of infection and remove right testicle and check left one i've had some water and i've ate 2 slices of bread couple pieces of fruit and quater of a sandwich i haven't vomited yet would i be safe to keep eating light meals?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
yes
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Dr. Robert Trageranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Eat light meals until your physician clears you for anything else to eat. Always follow directions when having surgery.
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Reviewed Apr 23, 2022
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