What should an 8-year-old child eat after minimally invasive appendectomy surgery?

After minimally invasive surgery for appendicitis in an 8-year-old child, it is recommended to eat a light, easily digestible diet, with priority given to soft foods such as rice soup and vegetable porridge, to help the gastrointestinal function gradually recover.

After appendicitis surgery, the abdominal cavity and digestive system are affected to a certain extent, and the child's stomach and intestines need a period of "recuperation". Especially for minimally invasive surgery, although the incision is small, it takes time for the internal organs to repair. Diet is an important part of assisting recovery. Appropriate diet choices can reduce the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and supplement necessary nutrition.

Within three days after surgery, you can start with clear liquid food, such as rice soup, warm light salt water, pure fruit juice, etc., which can maintain body moisture without irritating the stomach. After three days, you can try to transition to semi-liquid food, such as lean meat porridge, egg drop soup, steamed pumpkin puree, and gradually increase protein intake. Avoid irritating foods, such as chili, strong tea, coffee, and overly greasy foods, because the child's stomach is relatively fragile at this time and should not bear too much burden.

When resuming the diet, you should eat small meals frequently and do not eat too much at one time to avoid indigestion. If the child has a loss of appetite or other abnormalities, take him to the hospital for a follow-up as soon as possible to ensure a smooth recovery. At the same time, pay attention to the child's bowel movements, supplement dietary fiber appropriately, and avoid constipation, but be careful to be moderate and do not suddenly add a large amount of high-fiber food. Slowly, you can gradually resume a normal diet.