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Question
Hello doctor,
The doctor asked me how long after laparoscopic cholecystectomy will my body recover completely? After returning to normal, do I have to fast? Thanks for the advice doctor.
Ngo Van Thinh (Ho Chi Minh City)
Answer
Answered by Master. Doctor Duong Xuan Loc - Department of General Surgery, Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “How long will it take for the body to recover completely after laparoscopic cholecystectomy? , please answer as follows:
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has very few complications, so it is not dangerous and does not have a great impact on life expectancy. The first time after surgery, the patient will feel a lot of pain in the right lower quadrant, this is normal and will improve gradually over time.
Because the gallbladder has been removed, the liver will secrete bile with meals to help the body digest and absorb fats and vitamins as usual.
Then bile will go directly from the liver to the duodenum to digest the food. Therefore, in the beginning, you may experience symptoms of digestive disorders such as loss of appetite, slow digestion, stomach itching... After a while, the body will adapt to this change and the symptoms disappear. .
The time it takes to fully recover from surgery depends on the type of cholecystectomy and the patient's overall health. Usually with laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the patient can return to a normal life after just a few days.
For patients after cholecystectomy, the patient should not eat too much in 1 time, but should eat small meals within 4 weeks so that the body can adapt to not having a gallbladder (the gallbladder has been removed)
In the first 2-3 days: Only eat liquid foods that are easy to digest such as porridge, soup, juice from less sweet fruit and filtered water or a little green vegetables. Should eat many meals a day, each time a small amount to ensure that there is enough bile to digest food. From the next 1 to 2 weeks: At this stage, the digestive function has not fully recovered, so the patient still maintains easy-to-digest foods such as soup, fruit, soft rice, oatmeal, chicken, fish , eat more bananas if you have constipation. The next 3 weeks after cholecystectomy: You can gradually switch to a solid diet with high-fiber foods such as fruits, grains, fish, chicken but still need to limit beef and pork. Good sources of fats from flaxseeds, avocados, and fish are also very good because they contain unsaturated fatty acids such as omega 3, omega 6. Do not use coffee, stimulants or fried foods or spicy spices like chili, garlic, salt and pepper because they can cause abdominal pain or worsen constipation Currently, all hospitals under the Vinmec International General Hospital system apply the current laparoscopic cholecystectomy technique. in the treatment of gallbladder diseases today. The advantages of laparoscopic cholecystectomy at Vinmec International General Hospital include:
Vinmec owns a system of modern equipment, leading advanced medical machines, providing maximum support for the surgical process. arts; Modern facilities, aseptic environment ensure patient safety, limit complications; A team of highly qualified medical professionals, well-trained at home and abroad, seasoned with experience, able to improvise and promptly handle unusual problems; Patients are cared for and closely monitored after surgery, rested to recuperate in a 5-star, fully-equipped ward. If you still have questions about laparoscopic cholecystectomy, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for examination. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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