Dietary considerations after intestinal polyp surgery

The following points should be noted in the post-operative diet of intestinal polyps: First, you should not eat or drink water for 6-8 hours after surgery. Second, if there is no obvious abdominal pain, you can start to drink thin porridge, eat thin noodles, etc. Third, if the intestinal resection is done, it is necessary to follow the doctor’s medical advice to carry out the diet. Fourth, within a short period of time after surgery, you cannot eat too spicy food, such as chili peppers, spicy food, spicy hot pot, etc. You cannot drink alcoholic beverages, but you can properly consume foods rich in vitamins and fiber, such as fresh vegetables and fresh fruits, often eat kiwi, apple, banana, duck pear, spinach, lettuce, etc. You can also properly consume high quality protein with low fat and low cholesterol content, such as Fresh fish, fresh shrimp, leaner beef and lamb, etc. These foods can promote the healing of the wound, and patients can also consume foods rich in unsaturated fatty acids, such as walnuts, etc. Other dietary considerations need to be consulted with the treating primary care physician.