Is it bad to eat a lot after surgery? Navigating Post-Operative Nutrition
                                
                                
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                                Following a surgery, your body's energy and nutrient needs are higher than normal to fuel the healing process, not lower due to inactivity. This often creates confusion, leaving many to wonder, **is it bad to eat a lot after surgery?** The answer is that while calories are needed, excessive or improper eating can seriously derail your recovery by causing digestive distress and other complications.