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Understanding When You Can Eat Solid Food After Colon Resection

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According to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, patients typically begin with intravenous fluids for the first two to three days after surgery to allow the colon to heal. Understanding when you can eat solid food after colon resection is a critical part of the recovery process, requiring a gradual progression to avoid complications and support optimal healing.