The appendicitis, or inflammation of your annex, is one of the most common conditions of the abdomen which requires emergency surgical intervention, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Your appendix does not play a major role in digestion, you may not need to make lasting modifications to your diet after surgery to remove your annex, called appendicectomy.
However, there may be food to avoid after surgery of the annex to limit abdominal pain and facilitate digestion. Speak with your doctor or a dietitian recorded in your food needs after surgery and during your recovery.
Recovery of appendicitis: first avoid solid foods
Just after waking up surgery, your doctor will likely allow you to take small sips of water until you have completely recovered from anesthesia. Once you are ready to eat, you may want to start by eating easy-to-digest foods like soups and yogurt, according to the University of Wisconsin Health.
After abdominal surgery, you may have trouble digesting ordinary foods. Thus, your doctor may suggest following a complete liquid diet, which is made up of liquids and foods that turn into liquid at room temperature. Meals according to a liquid diet may include smoothies, soups, shakes, broth, gelatin and ice cream, according to Mayo Clinic.
You should avoid solid foods while you have a liquid diet. This includes the food you need to chew, including:
- Whole fruits and vegetables
- Meats, poultry and fish
- Eggs
- Beans
- Bread
- Cold cereals
- Rice and pasta
Your doctor determines when he is sure that you are starting to eat ordinary foods after your surgery.
Avoid foods that can cause constipation
When you get your doctor’s green light, start eating easy to digest food. Some examples are cooked vegetables, soup, rice, bananas and lean proteins.
Avoid foods that can cause constipation, according to permanent Kaiser. These foods include:
- Dairy products
- Processed foods such as pizza and frozen dinners
- Red meat
- Candles wrapped like cakes, pies, pastries and donuts
- Caffeinated drinks
Eat a lot of fibers
According to the National Health Service, it can take some time for your intestines to return to normal after surgery. It is important to eat a lot of fiber after surgery once you are back on solid foods, especially if you take pain relievers that can contribute to constipation.
Food -rich foods include:
- Seeds
- Beans
- Various fruits and vegetables
- Whole grains
Make sure you stay hydrated and drink a lot of water.
If you have trouble eating a lot after appendix surgery and constipation accordingly, talk to your doctor about your symptoms. A health professional may be able to prescribe a stool softener and help you find food and drinks that you can consume comfortably.
Replace your regular diet
The recovery time for appendicitis depends on the type of surgery you have suffered. According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are two types of annex surgery: a laparoscopic procedure carried out by a small cut or open surgery made by a larger cut. Anyway, you should be able to go home one day after your operation and recover well enough to return to your normal activities in a few weeks.
Once you are on the road to recovery, eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. This can help you get enough daily fibers to meet your needs, which vary from 25 to 28 grams (G) per day for women and 28 to 34 g per day for men, according to the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Speak with your doctor if you have any questions about the return to a normal diet after an annex surgery. Also tell the doctor if you have symptoms such as the inability to pass gas or have a saddle, nausea or persistent vomiting, worsening or intense pain or fever.
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