My husband had this surgery last week
We are home now and he is so weak
He is sensitive to dairy I wanted to get him some do that please someone tell me what to get him
Thank You
Hi, guest.
After colon resection surgery, a person's diet is generally progressed slowly from liquids to more solid foods to ensure the digestive system is healing properly and can handle food without complications. Here's a general guideline on dietary progression post-surgery, but remember, always follow the recommendations provided by the surgeon or healthcare team:
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Immediately After Surgery:
- Clear Liquid Diet: This usually includes clear broths, clear juices (like apple or cranberry), gelatin, and popsicles. Avoid colored drinks that can stain the stool, such as grape or tomato juice, as they can make it difficult to monitor for bleeding.
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Once Tolerating Clear Liquids:
- Full Liquid Diet: This can include creamed soups, milk (if not dairy-sensitive), non-dairy milk alternatives (like almond, soy, or oat milk), pudding, and cooked refined cereals like cream of rice. Ensure the non-dairy alternatives are suitable for a post-surgical diet.
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Transition to Soft Foods:
- Gradually reintroduce soft and easy-to-digest foods. This can include soft-cooked vegetables, canned or cooked fruits without skins or seeds, soft-cooked chicken or fish, tofu, scrambled eggs, and refined pasta or white rice.
- It's usually advised to avoid raw vegetables, fruits with seeds or tough skins, tough meats, spicy foods, whole grains, nuts, and seeds initially.
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Regular Diet:
- After the soft food phase, most patients are gradually transitioned back to their regular diet, but this varies depending on individual tolerance and surgeon recommendations.
General Tips:
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to help prevent constipation, which can be a concern after this type of surgery.
- Avoid Gas-Producing Foods: Initially, you might want to limit or avoid foods that can produce gas or cause bloating, such as beans, cabbage, broccoli, and carbonated drinks.
- Chew Thoroughly: Eating slowly and chewing food thoroughly can assist in digestion and reduce potential discomfort.
- Small, Frequent Meals: Eating smaller amounts more frequently rather than having larger meals can be easier on the digestive system and help in preventing discomfort.
- Monitor for Dairy Sensitivity: If sensitive to dairy, continue avoiding dairy products or opt for lactose-free versions. Use non-dairy alternatives such as almond, soy, or oat milk.