Peanuts may be eaten in small amounts if you return to a normal diet after surgery. After surgery, you will usually start with a liquid diet and then gradually return to a normal diet. When patients return to a normal diet, they can eat peanuts in small amounts. Peanuts are a high-protein, high-fat, high-calorie food with very high nutrient density, rich in protein and unsaturated fatty acids, as well as some minerals and vitamins. It is very suitable for the post-surgery patient’s need for nutrition. But the high protein and high fat of peanuts also lead to peanuts are very difficult to digest, heavy gastrointestinal burden. Post-surgery patients need to eat peanuts stewed and soft, more conducive to gastrointestinal absorption. Although peanuts are nutritious, people who are allergic to peanuts should avoid eating peanuts.