Life after total colectomy

Total colectomy is a disease that occurs in our body. This disease should be treated immediately. We should use surgery to remove the entire colon, and we should take some precautions after the operation, such as our diet, daily activities, etc. However, many people still don’t know its specific postoperative lifestyle. So what is life like after total colectomy?

Total colectomy is a relatively large operation and will have a great impact on the patient's quality of life. One of the most common complications is diarrhea, and there is no good way to improve it at this time. Eat a light diet on a daily basis, avoid spicy, irritating, and greasy foods, eat more vegetables and fruits, pay attention to rest, avoid overwork and staying up late, and have regular check-ups.

After a subtotal colectomy, patients should pay attention to their diet. They should fast for a period of time right after the operation, and then slowly resume their diet. After the stomach and intestines are ventilated, drink some water first. If the situation is good, then eat liquid food, and then semi-liquid food. This transition should be gradual so as not to burden the stomach and intestines.

After the operation, when your diet may be abnormal, you should also pay attention to choosing foods that are easy to digest and low in residue, and pay attention to a reasonable combination of nutrition, such as protein, carbohydrates, vegetables, fruits, soy products, milk, etc. Basically, these foods should be included in every meal, with more varieties and smaller quantities to ensure adequate nutrition.

Because of this surgery, the patient should adjust his or her eating habits in the future, such as eating small meals frequently and eating regularly. You can't be like before. If you have any bad eating habits, you must change them. You can't overeat, eat at irregular intervals between hunger and fullness, etc. Also, don't eat too greasy food, especially fried food, and don't eat hard food that is difficult to digest.

Note: Also pay attention to food hygiene, try to eat fresh food, do not eat food that has been stored for a long time, and cook the food thoroughly before eating to avoid bacterial infection. You also need to develop regular work and rest habits, get enough sleep every day, and avoid overwork.