Generally, no special supplementation is needed after cholecystectomy, and it is enough to follow the postoperative diet and keep a light diet.
Patients can eat some fluid diet, such as rice soup, egg soup, fresh fruit juice, etc. 6 to 8 hours after surgery. If there is no discomfort symptoms can be transitioned to a semi-liquid diet, such as soup noodles, rice porridge, wontons with some soft green vegetables and so on.
After 2-3 weeks of normal digestive function, add some low-fat high-protein foods, such as beef, fish, shrimp, etc., and gradually transition to a general diet.
Patients after cholecystectomy are prone to indigestion, abdominal distension, abdominal pain and other symptoms, and should pay attention to a light diet and small meals when supplementing nutrition. The usual diet mainly focuses on low-fat and low-cholesterol foods. If there is no abnormality for a long time after cholecystectomy, normal diet can be resumed.
Therefore, you should pay attention to your diet after cholecystectomy and consult a doctor in time if you have any discomfort.