You dont need a degree in nutrition to appreciate the dietary intricacies associated with colon surgery.
This is a temporary mechanism, but one that will change the way you approach nutrition in the meantime.
NPO
NPO stands fornil per os, which is Latin fornothing by mouth.
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There is the potential that sedation can make you vomit.
Talk to your healthcare provider if you take prescription medication daily.
You will be given intravenous fluids while you are NPO so that you dont become dehydrated.
Residue refers to what remains in your colon after digestion.
This includes fiber and materials such as pulp and seeds.
Eating and drinking certain foods can exacerbate these symptoms.
Dont talk while eating, and chew your food thoroughly to reduce gas and increase digestion.
Nausea:Nausea can sometimes be mitigated by eating a bland diet and refraining from greasy or fatty foods.
You may want to try decreasing your intake of dairy, processed and salty foods until your stomach settles.
If nausea persists, contact your healthcare provider.
He or she may anticipate this symptom with prescription medications.
At that time its a good idea to begin choosingfoods that promote colon healthregularly.
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Cleveland Clinic.Gastrointestinal soft diet overview.
University of Michigan Health System.Low-fiber/low-residue diet.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.Low-fiber diet.
