After gastrectomy, the stomach content becomes smaller, at this time the patient can drink beverages, but it is recommended to drink less.
When the patient’s stomach is removed due to gastric cancer, peptic ulcer and other digestive diseases, the capacity to accommodate the digested food is reduced and alkaline substances such as bile and pancreatic fluid are prone to reflux, while drinks contain a large amount of sugar and trace elements, which can quickly replenish the energy and water needed by the patient, so the patient can drink drinks after gastrectomy.
However, some beverages contain a large amount of carbonic acid, which can easily cause a large amount of gas in the digestive tract, causing patients to suffer from flatulence, hiccups, bloating and other discomforts. Therefore, patients can drink fewer mild beverages and try to minimize the intake of carbonic acid-type beverages.