What is the best food for gallstone patients after surgery? A proper diet is beneficial for the recovery after gallstone surgery. So what should gallstone patients eat after surgery?
On the first day after gallstone surgery, patients need to fast because the intestines and stomach are still in a state of anesthesia. Patients can only drink rice soup. On the second day, they can start eating. Patients who undergo gallbladder stone surgery need to fast for three days. Whether it is one day or three days, patients after surgery need to endure hunger. The digestive function needs some time to recover and restore.
A reasonable diet structure is one of the most effective preventive measures to reduce the incidence of cholecystolithiasis and gallbladder cancer. Gallstone patients should pay attention to diet regulation after surgery. The diet should be diversified and light. It is advisable to eat less greasy food. What should gallstone patients eat after surgery? Let me introduce it to you.
In general, the following points should be noted in postoperative diet:
1. Eat more foods rich in vitamin A, such as green vegetables, carrots, tomatoes, cabbage, etc. You should also eat more fruits such as bananas and apples.
2. Pay attention to fiber intake. Dietary fiber can reduce cholesterol in the blood. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables rich in fiber, such as bananas, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, eggplant, brown rice, seaweed, etc.
3. Cook vegetables with vegetable oil. The dishes should be stewed, simmered, or steamed. As for seasonings, avoid using heavy condiments such as chili and curry if possible.
4. Eat lean meat, chicken, fish, walnuts, black fungus, kelp, laver, etc. It is also recommended to eat foods that can promote bile secretion and relax the sphincter of Oddi after gallbladder surgery, such as hawthorn, Chinese plum, corn silk (brew tea and drink slowly).
5. Supplement high-quality protein. Adequate protein is beneficial for repairing liver cell damage caused by cholecystitis and cholelithiasis. You can choose a low-fat high-quality protein diet mainly composed of fish, shrimp, poultry, tofu, and low-fat soy products.
6. Drink an appropriate amount of water. Generally, you should drink at least 3000cc of water per day.
7. Vegetables and fruits for health. Vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, which can reduce cholesterol formation and reduce the absorption of fat and sugar. This can improve metabolic disorders in patients and lower blood lipids and blood sugar. The daily intake of vegetables should be more than 500 grams, and there should be at least 2 kinds of fruits.
