What should gastric cancer patients pay attention to after being discharged from the hospital

Being discharged from the hospital after surgery does not mean that a gastric cancer patient is completely recovered. There are still many things to pay attention to, on the one hand to help the body recover, and on the other hand to prevent the recurrence of gastric cancer.

1. Dietary precautions

Gastric cancer patients should follow the doctor's instructions according to the different surgical conditions. In principle, they should choose foods that are easy to digest. They can choose foods that are high in protein, high in calories, low in carbohydrates, and low in residue. At the same time, they should also pay attention to supplementing various vitamins and iron, potassium, sodium, chlorine, etc. They should eat small meals frequently and avoid overeating.

2. Correct bad living habits

Correct bad habits of smoking and drinking, and at the same time maintain a regular work and rest schedule, do not stay up late, maintain a relaxed attitude and a happy mood.

3. Maintain a positive attitude towards life

After recovery, gastric cancer patients can actively participate in outdoor physical exercise according to their physical condition. If their physical condition allows, they can also do work within their ability, integrate into the big family of society, and establish a tenacious belief and an optimistic attitude towards life. Avoid doing the same activity for a long time, such as playing cards, games, and mahjong.

4. Regular review

Gastric cancer patients should strictly follow the doctor's instructions for regular checkups, and try not to advance or delay without reason. Pay attention to changes or abnormalities in your body, such as weight changes, bowel movements, and urination, and consult a doctor in a timely manner and deal with them.

5. Don’t blindly believe in small advertisements

Gastric cancer patients should believe in medical science and not blindly believe in and take miracle drugs or so-called folk remedies to avoid causing unnecessary losses or injuries.