What to eat after gallstone surgery

After gallstone surgery, you can choose light, easily digestible, nutritious, low-fat foods, such as porridge, steamed eggs and soft vegetables. At the same time, ensure a balanced diet and avoid greasy, spicy and irritating foods to aid recovery.

In the early postoperative period, it is recommended to start with liquid and semi-liquid foods, such as rice porridge, noodle soup, and egg custard, which are easy to digest and less irritating to the gastrointestinal tract. As the body gradually recovers, some high-protein, low-fat foods can be added, such as lean meat soup, fish (mashed potatoes with fish mash), tofu, etc. For vegetables, you can choose green leafy vegetables, winter melon, carrots, etc. and steam them or cook them with less oil. At the same time, add an appropriate amount of fruit, such as bananas and apples, which can be chopped or squeezed into juice for consumption. While ensuring nutrition, control the burden of bile secretion to avoid postoperative indigestion or recurrent biliary infection due to improper diet.

In the early postoperative period, it is recommended to start with liquid and semi-liquid foods, such as rice porridge, noodle soup, and egg custard, which are easy to digest and less irritating to the gastrointestinal tract. As the body gradually recovers, some high-protein, low-fat foods can be added, such as lean meat soup, fish (mashed potatoes with fish mash), tofu, etc. For vegetables, you can choose green leafy vegetables, winter melon, carrots, etc. and steam them or cook them with less oil. At the same time, add an appropriate amount of fruit, such as bananas and apples, which can be chopped or squeezed into juice for consumption. While ensuring nutrition, control the burden of bile secretion to avoid postoperative indigestion or recurrent biliary infection due to improper diet.

After surgery, you need to eat small meals frequently, which can be divided into 5-6 meals a day, and avoid overeating. Do not eat too finely, and increase the intake of coarse grains, such as oats and sweet potatoes, to promote intestinal peristalsis. Quit drinking, and avoid stimulating drinks such as coffee and strong tea. Maintain a low-fat diet for a long time to reduce postoperative complications. At the same time, check with the doctor regularly, follow professional guidance to gradually adjust the diet structure, and help the body better restore normal functions.