Precautions and contraindications after gallstone surgery

After gallstone surgery, the key to recovery is diet and lifestyle adjustments to promote recovery and prevent complications. Although surgery solves the gallstone problem, if you don’t pay attention to postoperative care, it may affect digestive function or increase the risk of biliary disease.

The gallbladder is responsible for storing and concentrating bile, which helps digest fat. After surgery to remove the gallbladder, bile flows directly from the liver into the small intestine, which may lead to decreased digestive ability, especially reduced tolerance to high-fat foods. After surgery, you need to pay special attention to your diet structure and gradually adapt to the changes in your body.

The diet during the postoperative recovery period should be light and easy to digest. In the first few days after the operation, you can choose liquid or semi-liquid food, such as rice soup, vegetable puree, fat-free bone soup, etc., and gradually transition to a normal diet. High-fat and high-cholesterol foods should be avoided in the daily diet, such as animal offal, fried foods, cream cakes, etc., which can easily increase the burden on the liver. Eat small meals frequently and avoid consuming too much food at one time to reduce gastrointestinal pressure. Foods rich in dietary fiber, such as whole grains, vegetables and fruits, can help improve postoperative constipation problems, but care should be taken not to consume too much at one time to avoid causing abdominal distension.

In addition to dietary adjustments, you should also develop a healthy lifestyle. Maintaining moderate exercise, such as walking or yoga, can help promote digestion and blood circulation, but avoid too strenuous activities to avoid affecting postoperative recovery. Monitor liver function regularly and pay attention to physical changes. If you have symptoms such as abdominal pain, fever or jaundice, you should seek medical attention in time. Try to avoid staying up late after surgery and ensure adequate sleep, which is very important for enhancing immunity and promoting physical recovery.

The key to postoperative care for gallstones is to eat a light diet, eat small and frequent meals, and follow a healthy lifestyle. If you experience discomfort or symptoms recur, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible to ensure a smooth recovery process. Adjusting your lifestyle habits will not only help with postoperative recovery, but also effectively prevent the occurrence of other digestive system diseases.