Warfrin and the pre op diet

[kristiner 0]

Hi all, just wondering if anyone is on warfarin and doing the pre op diet. I started my diet today (Optislim) and green vegies only but I am concerned that too many green vegies will increase the affect of my Warfarin. I am due to have an INR test in couple of days and I see my hematologist next Monday but I am worried about the whole thing until then. I can't call my hematologist as he is still away until the day I see him next week. Any help. Kristiner:crying:

Edited January 13, 2009 by kristiner

[RestlessMonkey 7]

From my VERY limited experience with Warfarin (which is what I think you meant?) there are only certain green veggies you have to avoid...leafy greens and broccoli...

I found this on the 'net :

Vitamin K decreases the effects of warfarin. Large amounts of Vitamin K are found in foods such as liver, broccoli, brussels sprouts, spinach, Swiss chard, coriander, collards, cabbage, and other green leafy vegetables. Do not change the amount of these foods in your diet without first talking to your doctor.

What vegetables CAN you have? I Pretty much lived on green Beans on my diet because I don't like many other green ones except peas (and they are kind of carb-y) We did have asparagus once.

I suggest you ask your surgeon. He's not a heme doc but he is a physician and will be familiar with Warfarin and the side effects. His nutritionist should have some options for you.

[kristiner 0]

Thanks Restlessmonkey

I am glad that the green vegies decrease the effect rather than increase it as I don't want to have a bleed etc. The trouble is everyone is still in holiday mode over here in Aus as the surgeon, hematologist and nutritionist are all away until one week into my diet. I am happy to eat any green vegies cause if that is all I can have I had better vary the dishes or I will go mad. Thanks for your help I feel a little better about the whole thing I was just reading in another thread where someone said they could not take asprin with the diet drinks and that got me thinking maybe the whole diet part would have a big impact on the warfarin level.

Thanks again Kristiner

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Ok do one thing for me please...since I just GOOGLED that and you know you can't always trust the internet....call a pharmacist tomorrow (THEY should still be working) and tell him/her you take warfarin and want to know what veggies are safe to eat with it. That way you'll be most safe!

I'm sure you're taking the warfarin for a reason and if it does decrease it, that can mess you up too, you know. You don't want to have a clot during surgery or some such. So ask the pharmacist! :cursing:

[kristiner 0]

Thanks Restlessmonkey, will do as yes you are right I don't want the reverse effect. I will also have a INR test today or tomorrow and let them know so they can take this info into account. Kristiner