Is It Okay to Eat a Lot After Surgery? The Truth About Post-Op Nutrition
                                
                                
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                                Post-operative patients typically need 15–20 calories per pound of body weight to fuel healing, a higher demand than normal. However, while your body needs extra energy, overeating, especially the wrong kinds of food, can jeopardize your recovery.