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Due to the type of approach used, are there foods I should not eat during the postop period?

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Due to the type of approach used, are there foods I should not eat during the postop period?

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Do not eat foods such as nuts, popcorn, potato chips, or other food materials that may leave debris in the upper crease as this may irritate the healing suture line. We recommend that you eat soft foods such as soup, jello, pudding, mashed potatoes, etc. for at least 5-7 days after surgery.