อาหารพิเศษสำหรับผู้ป่วย หลังจากการตัดถุงน้ำดี

Overview

The small organ that's shaped like a pear called the gallbladder serves as a holding spot for bile before it's released into your intestines. When the bile, or digestive fluid, becomes hardened, you can develop gallstones that can be as large as a golf ball or as small as a pebble of sand. When the gallstones cause you pain, the usual treatment involves removing your gallbladder, often an outpatient procedure. While you don't need your gallbladder for healthy digestion, a healthy diet can help prevent complications.

Liquids

Open gallbladder removal surgery is a major operation that requires you to stay in the hospital for two to six days following the procedure, according to MedlinePlus. In addition to recovering from the anesthesia, you will not be able to eat solid foods for a couple days. Intravenous fluids may be utilized for the first day as you gradually turn to a liquid diet as you recover. The IV nourishment continues as you introduce juice and milk into your diet. Gradually, you can start eating solid foods.

Diarrhea

Generally, there are few complications following gallbladder surgery, reports the Society for American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. One of the most common side effects of losing your gallbladder is recurrent diarrhea. Foods that aggravate diarrhea include coffee and other caffeine-laden products and greasy, fried food. Avoid foods that are high in fiber such as whole grains and fresh fruit while you have the discomfort.

Low Fiber

A low-fiber diet can help prevent attacks of diarrhea after you undergo gallbladder surgery. Softer, bland foods can alleviate the discomfort while providing you with the digestive fiber you need to stay healthy. Gallbladder patients commonly use the BRAT diet to relieve diarrhea symptoms. It consists of daily doses of bananas, rice, applesauce and toast. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, other foods that can alleviate diarrhea include cooked carrots, baked chicken without the skin and excess fat, skinless boiled potatoes and crackers.

Yogurt

You may have trouble digesting dairy products when you undergo a bout of diarrhea after your surgery. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, yogurt contains lesser amounts of lactose, the substance that often triggers the discomfort. The active, live bacterial cultures found in yogurt also may help you recover from any digestive discomfort quicker.

References

• MayoClinic.com: Gallstones
• Society for American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons: Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
• MedlinePlus: Gallbladder Removal
• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: Diarrhea