I have appendicitis and my surgery is scheduled in a week doctor said to stick to soft foods until then. Can I have chicken soup and egg whites? What other soft foods are safe to eat during this time?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Yes, soft protein foods like chicken soup and egg whites are okay. Also include khichdi, mashed vegetables, curd, oats, dal, and boiled rice.

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