Diet after uterine fibroid surgery

After uterine fibroid surgery, you should mainly eat light and easy-to-digest foods rich in high-quality protein. A liquid or semi-liquid diet is recommended for 1-3 days after surgery, and you can gradually transition to a normal diet after 3 days.

In the early stage after surgery, gastrointestinal function has not yet fully recovered. You can choose rice soup, lotus root starch, gruel and other liquid foods, which can not only reduce the digestive burden but also provide basic energy. For protein, you can choose low-fat forms such as steamed egg custard and soy milk to avoid aggravating postoperative abdominal distension. On the 2nd to 3rd day after surgery, you can try semi-liquid foods such as rotten noodles, pureed vegetables, and fish paste porridge to supplement vitamins and minerals. If defecation is normal after 3 days, you can add skinless chicken, fish and other low-fat and high-protein foods to help with wound repair. Iron-rich animal liver and spinach can help prevent postoperative anemia, but they need to be chopped and cooked until soft. Within 2 weeks after surgery, you need to avoid spicy seasonings such as chili and Sichuan peppercorns, and avoid eating greasy fried foods. Beans and potatoes that reduce flatulence should also be limited. Drink more than 1500 ml of water every day, and drink warm water or red dates and wolfberry tea in small amounts in batches to promote the discharge of metabolic waste.

During the postoperative recovery period, you need to maintain regular eating habits. It is better to eat 5-6 small and frequent meals a day to avoid overeating and increasing abdominal pressure. Strictly abstain from alcohol, limit caffeine intake, and limit high-sugar foods within 3 months to prevent inflammatory reactions. You can eat dragon fruit, banana and other laxative fruits in moderation, but you need to avoid eating them iced. During the postoperative review, it is necessary to combine hemoglobin and other indicators and adjust the dietary structure under the guidance of a doctor. Long-term diet requires attention to balanced nutrition, controlling the intake of red meat, giving priority to white meat and soy products to supplement protein, while increasing the intake of fresh vegetables and fruits to maintain an appropriate weight gain rate.