After surgery, many family members are eager to provide supplements to the patients, hoping that they can recover quickly. However, the fact is that the diet after surgery needs to be taken into consideration. So, what should we pay attention to in the diet after appendectomy? Today, we will introduce the diet for appendicitis and its treatment.
After appendectomy, the digestive function of the patient will be relatively weakened. At this time, if they eat or supplement excessively, it will only increase the burden on the patients. So, what should the patients eat? What is good for them?
Due to the relationship between anesthesia and the disease itself, the patient's digestive function will be weakened to a certain extent after surgery, making it difficult to digest food and absorb nutrients. Therefore, the patient should not eat too early after surgery.
The patient should fast for a few days after the surgery and can only start eating after defecation and passing gas. They should start with liquid diet, such as sugar water, and gradually transition to semi-liquid and soft foods, such as porridge and noodles. After 5-6 days, they can switch to a diet with less residue and semi-liquid. During this period, the liquid should be light and nutritious, and should be consumed warm to avoid adding solid food residues to the liquid intake.
What should you eat after appendectomy?
After surgery, the patient should consume nutritious and easily digestible foods. For elderly and weak patients, the consumption of liquid and semi-liquid foods should be extended to facilitate digestion. For general patients, after the condition stabilizes and improves, they can generally resume a normal diet 5-6 days after surgery. The diet after appendectomy should mainly consist of light and digestible foods, such as millet porridge, rice porridge, steamed buns, milk, and vegetable soup.
1. During the liquid diet period, it is generally recommended for patients to consume sweet foods, such as lotus root powder and orange juice. However, some patients may have aversions to sweet foods and may even experience nausea and vomiting. In this case, if they can choose lean meat or fresh fish to make soup, it can not only ensure nutrition but also stimulate their appetite, leading to a faster recovery.
2. Within 10 days after surgery, patients should avoid consuming high-protein foods such as milk and eggs. They should also avoid foods that contain a large amount of coarse fiber, such as garlic chives and leafy vegetables. Foods that are high in sugar should also be avoided.
3. After 10 days of surgery, it is advisable to consume more foods that are high in fiber to help with gastrointestinal motility and bowel movement. It is important to pay attention to the balance of various nutrients and ensure adequate intake of vitamins. Eating more vegetables, especially leafy green vegetables, is beneficial for recovery. It is important to note that salt should be used sparingly. For patients who are bedridden after surgery, foods that contain coarse fiber can help stimulate gastrointestinal activity and maintain bowel regularity. Therefore, the diet should include a certain amount of vegetables, especially leafy green vegetables.
4. During the recovery period, it is not advisable to drink strong coffee or tea, and fried foods should be consumed sparingly. Stimulating foods such as garlic chives and onions should be avoided. Foods that are excessively sweet or cold should be consumed in moderation.
