What to eat after surgery for acute appendicitis

Oct 21, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I had surgery due to acute appendicitis. After the operation, I didn't feel like eating anything and had a very poor appetite. My family encouraged me to eat something to help my recovery, but what should I eat after surgery for acute appendicitis?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cheng Yicheng
Patients who have not yet passed gas after surgery for acute appendicitis are generally advised not to eat temporarily. For patients who have started passing gas, it is acceptable to consume liquid or semi-liquid foods such as white rice porridge or noodle soup, which help avoid excessive digestive burden and promote recovery. If a considerable time has passed since the surgery, patients may gradually include meats such as beef and chicken, as well as vegetables like greens and radishes, to improve nutritional intake and prevent constipation.