What to eat after minimally invasive appendicitis surgery

After minimally invasive surgery for appendicitis, there will be abdominal distention, and only after the anus is exhausted can the diet be started. At first, only a small amount of simple liquid food, such as rice soup and liver puree soup, can be eaten, and the amount will be gradually increased according to the patient’s physical condition. After the gastrointestinal function is restored on the 2nd-3rd day after exhaustion, you can eat semi-liquid diet and soft food, such as thin porridge, noodle soup, ravioli, etc. It is conducive to the recovery of the patient’s gastrointestinal function and at the same time does not increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract. If there is no abdominal discomfort such as bloating or belching, the next step is to eat normally. After resuming normal diet, you should mainly eat easy-to-digest foods rich in vitamins, proteins and high calories, small and frequent meals, such as chicken and fish, and more vegetables and fruits to keep the bowels open, so as not to cause constipation, which leads to increased abdominal pressure and is not conducive to incision healing. The diet after minimally invasive appendicitis surgery should be light, avoiding spicy and cold foods such as chili, coffee, strong tea, fried foods and so on. During the recovery period, it is also important to avoid foods that produce a lot of gas, such as milk, soy milk, radish, and overly sweet foods.