- Eat fewer and more frequent meals. It is recommended that postoperative patients divide their entire diet into 4 to 5 meals per day. Do not eat large amounts of food at one time, which may cause obstruction.
- Chew well and swallow slowly to minimize irritation to the esophagus.
- Eat light, easily digestible, soft, non-irritating foods. Avoid greasy, hard foods and spicy diets as much as possible.
- Because the sphincter is damaged, esophageal cancer patients are prone to gastroesophageal reflux after surgery, and gastroesophageal reflux can promote the recurrence of esophageal cancer, so they should not lie down immediately after meals, and it is better to take a walk or perform appropriate housework for 30 minutes.
- If you still feel acid reflux and heartburn after consuming the above diet, you should promptly inform your doctor to prescribe medication, which can be taken after taking mucosal protective agents before eating.
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