Carpal Tunnel Surgery Removal half a month no need to avoid food. 1. Generally speaking, in the early stage after surgery, patients should avoid some spicy and stimulating food. If half a month after the surgical removal of stitches, when the surgical wound has basically recovered, the patient does not need to abstain from food. 2. It should be noted that, in the early period after the surgical suture, patients should pay attention to keep the suture site clean, to prevent infection, a few early use of spicy and stimulating food, resulting in local congestion, edema may increase the probability of inflammation and infection. 3. Diet, patients can supplement some calcium-rich foods, such as eggs, milk, meat, etc., can also supplement some vitamin-rich foods, fruits, such as tomatoes, carrots, etc., to maintain a balanced nutritional profile, which will help the healing of wounds within the skin.