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The article is professionally consulted by Doctor Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
After surgery to remove the inflamed appendix, it becomes more difficult for the patient to eat and drink. Therefore, in order to have the best recovery effect, a series of questions related to nutrition after laparoscopic appendectomy are asked, what should and should be avoided to avoid wound infection and want to recover.
1. Diet after appendicitis surgery
1.1.Digestible foods For people who have just had an appendectomy, easily digestible foods are the best choice. This is also the most recommended food group by doctors for appendicectomy patients during recovery. These foods include soup, porridge, rice paste, yogurt, soup, potatoes.
This will be good for the digestive system which is weak and sensitive after surgery. However, you should note that when processing, you should add less seasoning than usual so as not to put heavy pressure on the digestive system. Moreover, although these dishes provide calcium and protein, they are not high in content and low in other substances such as vitamins, iron, etc. Therefore, you should only eat them in the initial period, when the wound has healed better. Then you need to change your diet to add more nutrients.
1.2.Variety of different foods After the first phase of eating liquid, easy to digest food as mentioned above, you should add more other foods if the body has better signs, no pain , diarrhea or vomiting. Because if only eating liquid food will cause the body to lack nutrients, the healing time will be longer, not to mention the patient will feel bored. Therefore, the addition of foods rich in vitamin C, protein and fiber is essential.
One of the foods rich in protein and zinc today can be said to be eggs. Poultry eggs are soft and easy to eat and can be processed into many different dishes, so they are very suitable for people who have just had appendicectomy. In addition, you should also supplement nutrients from grains, beans, vegetables and fresh fruits with more fiber, vitamins, and faster body recovery.
1.3.Foods that help heal wounds One of the issues you need to pay attention to when learning what to eat after appendectomy is to ensure all four groups of nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrates and protein. mineral vitamins. Because when the body is fully supplied with this nutrient system, it will heal wounds quickly and recover quickly.
Each group of substances will play a different role in the patient's recovery process. For example, foods rich in protein help the body synthesize collagen, bind tissues, and repair damage. Carbohydrates will provide energy to regenerate blood vessels and new tissues (healthy sugary foods include beans, whole grain bread, brown rice, and vegetables.). Fat helps reduce inflammation; cell membrane formation; Choose healthy fats like olive oil, nuts, and avocados. Vitamins and minerals help in better nutrient metabolism.
1.4.Additional fiber and water For those who have to have appendicectomy, the impact on the abdomen is very limited. This can make the wound painful, slow to heal as well as affect the digestive tract. At this time, add water and fiber to stimulate bowel movements. Accordingly, it is recommended to drink 10 to 12 cups of pure natural water to help soften food and stools so that the intestines can work more easily.
1.5.Immune-boosting foods To speed up the recovery process after appendectomy, you also need to pay attention to strengthening the immune system because the body is in a weak and damaged period. In it, you are especially interested in supplementing zinc for the body. Zinc is required for the formation of white blood cells and antibodies and is involved in many immune functions. Therefore, you should supplement your body with zinc through foods such as cereals, legumes, seafood, powdered milk, delicious and healthy fresh milk.
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2.1.High-fat foods After appendectomy, the patient's digestive system is very weak and sensitive. In foods high in fat, it is very difficult to digest and requires a lot of energy to convert into nutrients. Therefore, if you eat a lot of fat, the digestive system will have to work more, leading to "overwhelming" causing you to experience pain, diarrhea and discomfort. As well as can increase the risk of infection in surgical wounds and ulcers. Therefore, it is best to limit your intake of fatty foods such as fried foods, cakes, chocolate... Besides, you should eat them. pure vegetable oil for easier metabolism.
2.2. Foods containing a lot of sugar Eating too much sugar and foods high in sugar will cause the patient to have diarrhea, too much sugar will create favorable conditions for bacteria to grow leading to the risk of infection in the body. the wound has just operated, not good for the body. Moreover, a lot of sugar can easily lead to obesity, and being overweight is not good for general health. Therefore, after appendectomy, you should limit cakes, ice cream and jams containing a lot of sugar.
2.3.Limit drinking milk For the average person, milk is a very good food group for the body. However, for those who have just had appendectomy, you should limit the use of milk and dairy products except yogurt. Because when drinking too much milk, it will create a thick plaque on the intestinal lining and risk causing toxins that are not good for the intestinal tract.
2.4.Avoid using stimulant foods The stimulants in carbonated soft drinks, beer, alcohol, energy drinks will make the wound heal longer and may become infected. Therefore, you should also avoid loading these substances into the body after having just had an appendectomy. Besides, you also need to avoid smoking and other stimulants if you don't want the wound to last forever.
2.5.Fermented, pickled foods In pickled and fermented foods such as pickles, salted tomatoes, salted onions... contain many acids and bad microorganisms. It will cause heavy pressure, indigestion for the digestive tract. Therefore, you should not eat these foods after an appendectomy.
