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What Can You Eat After Having Part of Your Small Intestine Removed?

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According to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, patients with short bowel syndrome may need to eat 6 to 8 small meals a day to help control symptoms and better absorb nutrients. The specific foods that you can eat after having part of your small intestine removed will depend on the extent of the surgery and your body's adaptation during recovery.