How long does it take to recover after gallstone surgery

Gallstones are a very common disease in daily life. It not only causes great harm to the patient's physical health, but also seriously affects their normal life and work. Therefore, it is particularly important to find a scientific and effective treatment method. Patients generally undergo surgical treatment. Many people want to know how long it takes to recover after gallstone surgery. In fact, this varies depending on the patient's own physical condition.

1. How long does it take to recover after gallstone surgery?

1. Eating is strictly prohibited 1-2 days after the operation. Nutrition can be supplemented by intravenous drip. On the third day, liquid food can be given according to the specific situation, such as fruit juice, lotus root powder, soy milk, rice soup, etc. After a period of time, skim milk with sweet bread, rice porridge, tofu soup and other foods can be given. In short, the diet should be gradually restored.

2. Within one month after the operation, do not eat high-fat and fried foods and control fat intake. The main way to reduce fat intake is to eat less or even no egg yolks, fried foods, fatty meat, animal offal, etc. Do not eat high-fat, high-calorie fast food. Choose vegetable oil instead of animal oil when cooking. Dishes should be light and should be steamed, stewed or eaten cold. Do not eat spicy food or drink alcohol. This will

Reduce irritation to the bile duct.

3. Gradually increase nutrition. One month after gallstone surgery, the diet also needs to be kept light and the necessary nutritional supply should be strengthened. If there is no abnormality in the digestive function at this time, you can eat a normal diet and supplement some protein appropriately. You should eat some lean meat, aquatic products and bean products every day. You can eat more beans and fungi to supplement the lack of animal protein. In principle, high-fat foods should not be consumed after surgery, but necessary fats can promote bile secretion and are beneficial to the recovery of the gallbladder, so you can supplement some fats in moderation. At the same time, you can eat some high-fiber and vitamin-rich foods.

4. 3-6 months after the operation, increase the frequency of meals, eat small meals frequently, and avoid eating large amounts of food that may put pressure on the bile duct. It is best to eat some vinegar, because vinegar can promote digestion, regulate the acidity and alkalinity of the intestines, help bile to function, and promote the digestion of fat. At the same time, you need to drink more tea and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.

2. After suffering from gallstones, please give up these foods even if you like them

1. Do not eat foods high in cholesterol

If we consume too much high-cholesterol food, it will have a very bad effect on gallstones. Because, if we want to consume or break down the cholesterol in the body, the bile must secrete bile to work synergistically. Therefore, when we are diagnosed with gallstones, we should never eat foods such as animal offal and egg yolks.

2. Do not eat high-fat foods

If we eat too much high-fat food, it can easily cause our gallbladder to contract. Not only may it cause pain, but it may also increase the risk of gallstones. Therefore, you must not eat too much high-fat food, such as fried foods and fatty meat.

3. Do not eat spicy condiments

Spicy condiments can have a stimulating effect on our bodies, not only causing our nerves to become excited, but can even cause our blood pressure to rise, which is very detrimental to the health of patients with gallstones. Therefore, patients with gallstones must not eat overly spicy condiments, such as chili peppers and five-spice powder.

4. Avoid smoking, drinking and coffee

Highly irritating foods such as tobacco, alcohol, and coffee may cause excessive stomach acid. This causes our gallbladder to contract violently, which may make it difficult for us to excrete bile and trigger biliary colic, which brings great pain to patients with gallstones.