Avoid spicy foods or foods that tend to be acidic. If you find that certain food odors or working with food are bothersome, ask someone else to do the cooking. Eat plenty of green, leafy vegetables. Include foods that are high in potassium such as bananas, mushrooms, potatoes, broccoli, asparagus and apricots in your diet. Avoid fatty, fried or greasy foods.
Weight gain is fairly common.
Patients may diet and should consult with their health care team for advice. Avoid carbonated beverages to prevent excess bloating. If you experience problems with diarrhea, foods such as applesauce, cottage cheese, yogurt, melba toast, Jell-O and rice may be tolerated better than other foods. If this problem persists or becomes severe, let your doctor know about it. If you are experiencing nausea, try to get your mind off the feeling by listening to calming music, watching a good movie or doing other activities that you find pleasant and relaxing.