Dairy foods can be consumed after intestinal polyp surgery, but the exact timing should follow your physician’s instructions. Patients after intestinal polyp surgery generally need to fast for a few hours to a few days, depending on the specifics of the surgery. The process of eating needs to be transitioned from a liquid diet to a semi-liquid until normal eating. The exact timing of water intake should be strictly followed by the physician’s instructions, and can only be started after gastrointestinal ventilation. Milk contains protein, calcium and other nutrients, such as plain milk and other dairy not allergic and tolerant, intestinal polyp surgery can drink a moderate amount of milk, no special effect on the condition. However, you should not drink too much milk at one time, so as not to aggravate the burden on the stomach and intestines, resulting in intestinal flatulence and other discomforts. After surgery for intestinal polyps, you need to rest in bed, avoid excessive activities, and pay attention to observe whether there is abdominal pain, blood in the stool and other discomforts. Out-of-hospital diet is recommended to be light in taste, balanced nutrition, avoid rough, spicy stimulation, greasy food, and follow the doctor’s instructions for regular follow-up colonoscopy.