Things to note after gallbladder surgery, adjust your diet and recover as soon as possible

The most common gallbladder disease is gallstones. Severe gallstones require surgery to remove the gallbladder. There are many things to pay attention to after the operation, especially diet. Do not eat greasy or high-fat foods. The nutrition of the diet should also be gradually increased, and good living habits should be developed.

1. Within one month after surgery, the intake of fatty foods should be reduced, and high-fat and fried foods should be avoided. Especially when you have to digest a large amount of fatty food in a short period of time, it is easy to cause bloating, diarrhea and indigestion. Reducing fat intake mainly means not eating or eating as little fat as possible, animal offal, egg yolks and fried foods. Use as little animal oil as possible in cooking and add an appropriate amount of vegetable oil. Dishes should be mainly steamed, stewed, or served cold. In particular, spicy and irritating foods should be avoided, and alcohol should be abstained from.

2. Gradually increase nutrition. One month after cholecystectomy, do not pursue a light diet. Necessary nutritional supplements will help the patient recover sooner after the operation. You should eat some lean meat, aquatic products, fish, and beans every day, and it would be better if you can drink a glass of milk. If you are not used to eating dairy products or fish, you can eat more soy products and mushrooms to make up for the lack of animal protein. Eating more high-fiber and vitamin-rich foods is also very beneficial for patients' postoperative recovery.

3. Increase the frequency of meals appropriately. It is best to eat 4 meals a day within 3 to 6 months after surgery. Eating small and frequent meals can reduce the burden on the digestive system and help recover after surgery; vinegar can enhance the stomach's digestive ability and regulate the acidity and alkalinity in the intestines to facilitate the role of bile and promote the digestion of fatty foods. Drinking tea regularly and eating more fruits and vegetables can also help digestion and absorption of food.

4. You can cook some refreshing and high-protein soups for consumption.

Lean meat soup

[Ingredients] 250 grams of lean meat, 10 grams of raw and cooked coix seeds, 5 grams of lotus seeds, 5 grams of lily, 10 grams of Chinese yam, 5 grams of polygonatum, and 5 grams of citron.

[Preparation] Put the lean meat into boiling water and cook for 5 minutes, then take it out and wash it. Wash all the ingredients for the soup. Bring an appropriate amount of water to a boil, add all the ingredients, and simmer for 3 hours. When the soup is ready, season with salt.

Crucian carp tofu soup

[Ingredients] 1 crucian carp (about 250 grams), 400 grams of tofu.

[Preparation] 1. Cut the tofu into thin slices, blanch it in salted and boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside; 2. Remove the scales and intestines of the crucian carp, apply wine, and marinate with salt for 10 minutes; 3. Put the pot on the stove, add cooking oil, heat it, sauté the ginger slices, fry the fish on both sides until golden, add appropriate amount of water, boil it over low heat for 30 minutes, add the tofu slices, season and sprinkle with chopped green onions.