Safety and Effects of Eating a Regular Diet After Colon Surgery on Recovery and Quality of Life

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate the safety and feasibility of resuming a regular diet after surgical removal of part of the colon. It focuses on patients scheduled for colorectal surgery and compares those who follow a regular diet postoperatively with past patients who were prescribed a low-fiber diet. The study also explores effects on quality of life, patient anxiety, and healthcare resource use related to diet communications. Participants will be enrolled before their colorectal surgery and advised to return to their regular diet after surgery. Their outcomes will be compared with a historical group who followed a low-fiber diet after surgery. The study will collect data on surgical complications, 30-day readmission rates, and morbidity during the postoperative period. During the 30 days following surgery, participants will complete surveys assessing anxiety and quality of life at various times. Researchers will monitor healthcare interactions such as visits, calls, and messages to understand the impact on care team workload. The study aims to measure safety, quality of life changes, and feasibility by tracking completion rates and reasons for dropout.

Regular Diet After Colorectal Surgery