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March 25, 2025
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The response listed is a good one to follow. My Dr. Wanted me to follow an antibacterial diet. Follow the ideas listed in the response. I stayed away from fast foods, and anywhere the chance of someone or something spreading bacteria. Generally processed foods are from a sterile environment and considered safe to eat. Any fruit or vegetables with a hard peel that you can wash and or throw away the peel.
Just remember to eat what you want, provided it is bacteria free. Well cooked meat, and foods cooked at home, providing bacteria free food items, are generally safe. My doctor told me one thing to remember, food is my medicine! Eat when you know that you should, not necessarily when you become hungry. I know I am going to say something, that may sound ridiculous, but frozen meals that are processed, generally are safe, as long as they are prepared in a sterile environment.
REMEMBER: These are suggestions that worked for me, please, asked your doctor or call the nurse associated with your doctor to ask those questions. Our rule of thumb was if the food prepared at home was for me and not served family style, meaning not to share dishes with others, and to eat well cooked food made in a sterile environment was good.
And one of my nurses said, " There is never any five seconds rule!" If you dropped something throw it away, it is not worth you getting sicker over it!
GOD Bless you! Just use common sense, no food that can harbor any bacteria!
This is not by any means medical advise, just run things by your doctor and/or their staff!

March 25, 2025 (edited)
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I just remember that you can't eat out. I agree with Greg. The hardest thing for me, was I didn't want to eat. So, it's smart to stay on some sort of schedule. You'll do great!
Tracey

March 25, 2025
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After a stem cell transplant, you'll need to follow an antibacterial diet until your blood counts recover sufficiently. This means eating only canned fruits and vegetables, except for produce with hard outer skins like bananas or melons (which can be washed in a sanitizing solution). Meat needs to be cooked until very well Show Full Answer

After a stem cell transplant, you'll need to follow an antibacterial diet until your blood counts recover sufficiently. This means eating only canned fruits and vegetables, except for produce with hard outer skins like bananas or melons (which can be washed in a sanitizing solution). Meat needs to be cooked until very well done.

Fast food and restaurant meals are typically restricted during this recovery period to prevent potential intestinal infections. To help maintain nutrition during this time, many MyMyelomaTeam members recommend:
- Using meal-replacement or protein shakes to get needed calories
- Eating when possible, even if not feeling hungry
- Finding foods that appeal to you and eating them
- Using plastic silverware if experiencing metallic taste
- Taking anti-nausea medications as needed before eating

March 25, 2025
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Thank you guys for your suggestions and support

March 26, 2025

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