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What Precautions Should Be Taken Post A Pneumonectomy?

I am 5 1/2 yrs post Rt Pneumonectomy for Melanoma(metastatic) from early mole Rt shoulder widely excised. I have been carefully followed by Oncologist & only recently discharged from his care. I am still carefully monitored by my Dermatologist every 3 months. I am a retired Family Physician and use my sun screen regularly! Any suggestions or thoughts you might advise. Thanks. Garland E Wampler
Fri, 10 Nov 2017
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1. As you are under the regular supervision of Oncologist and Dermatologist thus they must have given due precautions/suggestions as what to do after the procedure, [since 5 and 1/2 years have passed and you are doing good], so certain home care which you can follow are:

- eat high fiber food and maintain proper hydration.
- eat a well balanced, healthy diet.
- Avoid alcohol/smoking, caffeine, spicy food. [citrus and tomato based foods]
- try steaming vegetables to make them soft, so they are easier to chew and swallow.
- take fruits rich in vitamins A, E, C, D and E which help to improve the functioning of several organs.
- Low-fat dairy products.

PS. make sure to ask dietitian or friends/relatives to maintain the recommended diet for avoiding malnutrition or other complications.
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What Precautions Should Be Taken Post A Pneumonectomy?

** Thanks for contacting with your health concern 1. As you are under the regular supervision of Oncologist and Dermatologist thus they must have given due precautions/suggestions as what to do after the procedure, [since 5 and 1/2 years have passed and you are doing good], so certain home care which you can follow are: - eat high fiber food and maintain proper hydration. - eat a well balanced, healthy diet. - Avoid alcohol/smoking, caffeine, spicy food. [citrus and tomato based foods] - try steaming vegetables to make them soft, so they are easier to chew and swallow. - take fruits rich in vitamins A, E, C, D and E which help to improve the functioning of several organs. - Low-fat dairy products. PS. make sure to ask dietitian or friends/relatives to maintain the recommended diet for avoiding malnutrition or other complications.