What are the precautions after gallstone surgery?

After gallstone surgery, attention should be paid to adjusting the diet structure, resuming physical activities, and regular checkups to promote physical recovery and prevent postoperative complications. Scientific postoperative care and self-management are essential for long-term health maintenance.

After cholecystectomy, since the body loses the storage and regulation function of the gallbladder, the patient may face problems such as indigestion and increased burden on the pancreas. It is very necessary to start from the diet. In the early postoperative period, small and frequent meals are the main method, and high-fat foods such as fried foods and fatty meats should be avoided. At the same time, more foods rich in dietary fiber, such as vegetables and whole grains, can help improve the function of the digestive system. Drinking enough water can assist in the excretion of bile. In addition, it is also very important to maintain a good diet to relieve the discomfort that may be caused by bile directly entering the intestines. In terms of activities, strenuous exercise should be avoided in the early postoperative period, and mild activities should be gradually resumed according to the doctor's advice, such as short-distance hiking or simple stretching exercises every day, which can prevent thrombosis and help the normal operation of digestive function. In terms of psychological state, many patients may experience anxiety due to physical changes. Appropriate psychological adjustment and family care are very important to improve the overall process of postoperative recovery.

In order to ensure smooth recovery after surgery, it is recommended that patients start from the following aspects: 1) Strictly follow the doctor's medication instructions. After surgery, you may need to use liver protection drugs for a short period of time, such as ursodeoxycholic acid, to help regulate bile metabolism; 2) Regularly monitor liver function and B-ultrasound examinations, especially in the first three months after surgery, which is a critical period. If you feel uncomfortable, you need to seek medical attention in time; 3) Maintain a healthy lifestyle, quit smoking and limit alcohol, and avoid excessive intake of cholesterol-containing foods; 4) Participate in exercise moderately to enhance physical fitness. Walking for 30 minutes a day or doing outdoor activities twice a week can be a good start; 5) Pay attention to weight control. Obese people are prone to other complications due to metabolic problems after surgery. In the long run, patients should also pay attention to the health management of systemic metabolic functions to avoid secondary diseases caused by problems such as increased blood lipids. If you experience symptoms such as persistent pain, jaundice or gastrointestinal bleeding after surgery, you need to seek medical evaluation as soon as possible. Good postoperative life management combined with regular medical follow-up can help patients maintain a healthy physical state for a long time.