Andre W. Bourgoyne: Could Your Diet Help Prepare You for Surgery?
Andre W. Bourgoyne, Bloodless Program Consultant at UChicago Medicine shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Could Your Diet Help Prepare You for Surgery?
In Bloodless Medicine and Surgery, one of the cornerstones of success is identifying and treating anemia before surgery.
Optimizing a patient’s blood count can reduce risk, improve oxygen delivery, and enhance recovery.
If you have an upcoming procedure, optimizing your hemoglobin level before surgery may help support recovery and reduce complications. While some patients require medical treatments such as iron infusions or other therapies, nutrition is often an important part of the conversation.
Foods That Support Healthy Blood Production
Iron-Rich Foods
- Lean beef and liver
- Chicken and turkey
- Tuna and salmon
- Lentils and beans
- Spinach and kale
Vitamin B12 Sources
- Fish
- Eggs
- Milk and yogurt
- Fortified cereals
Folate-Rich Foods
- Dark leafy greens
- Asparagus
- Avocados
- Citrus fruits
- Beans and peas
Vitamin C (Helps Iron Absorption)
- Oranges
- Strawberries
- Bell peppers
- Tomatoes
- Broccoli
Why This Matters
Red blood cells carry oxygen to your tissues.
When hemoglobin levels are low, patients may experience:
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness
- Reduced exercise tolerance
- Delayed recovery after surgery
Early identification and treatment of anemia—combined with good nutrition—can make a meaningful difference in surgical outcomes.”
Stay updated with Hemostasis Today.
-
Jun 19, 2026, 18:00George Harston: How AI Is Supporting the Next Generation of Acute Stroke Care in AHA 2026 Guidelines
-
Jun 19, 2026, 17:49Jennifer Beauchamp: Exploring the New Era of Stroke Care at the 16th Annual Yatsu Day Symposium
-
Jun 19, 2026, 17:44Brian A Beh: How A Lacunar Stroke Changed Me
-
Jun 19, 2026, 17:40Cameron Bryer: Returning to Work After a Young Stroke Is Challenging but Possible
-
Jun 19, 2026, 17:33Jackie Pueppke: The AHA’s Stroke Cards Remind Me How Quickly Action Saved My Life
-
Jun 19, 2026, 17:18Jasmin Hefendehl: Ischemic Stroke Reveals a Protective Microglial Response in Alzheimer’s Pathology
-
Jun 19, 2026, 17:00What Classical Haematologists Need to Know About Female Reproductive Health – The Lancet Haematology
-
Jun 19, 2026, 16:47Ramdas Borhade: IL-17, Endothelial Activation and Thrombosis Prediction in Cancer
-
Jun 19, 2026, 16:24Paritosh Garg: Management of ITP in Pregnancy – What Changed My Practice?