Diet after vocal polyp surgery

After surgery for vocal cord polyps, the diet should consist of easily digestible foods. Spicy and irritating foods should be avoided, as well as overly salty, sour, or hard foods. It is best to consume liquid foods for a period of time following the surgery, as this promotes wound healing. You may drink soups such as pork rib soup and fish soup, but should not eat the ribs or fish themselves, since bones and fish bones may interfere with wound recovery.