Having a disease of organs and systems, a person follows a dietary diet aimed at maintaining an optimal state for functioning. Diet after intestinal surgery is an important component of treating the body, helping it recover faster and get into the desired shape.
The diet is selected by the doctor, taking into account all the individual characteristics of the patient, the course of the disease and the nature of its severity.
The essence and principles of the diet
The essence of the diet is to eat foods that are not high in fat, do not undergo heat treatment, and are not cooked in a frying pan. Such a gentle diet allows you to normalize the functioning of the intestines, which have just undergone severe stress - surgery. Gentle nutrition and the correct selection of the right products will help to have a positive effect on the functioning of the intestines, restoring all its processes and functions.
The principles are as follows:
- All food is crushed into puree, it is forbidden to eat rough food;
- The first day after surgery, any food intake is prohibited;
- Products need to be cooked by steaming or in the oven, in a slow cooker;
- Complete abstinence from any type of sweets and alcohol;
- Nutrition is based on the intake of fresh vegetables, fruits and cereals;
- Vegetable broths are allowed;
- You need to eat strictly according to the clock;
- It is worth adding fermented milk products to your diet.
These are the basic principles and features of dietary nutrition after intestinal surgery. All recommendations regarding the introduction of foods can be obtained from your doctor, who will create a diet for the near future. In some cases, such a gentle regime is assigned for life. To restore the functioning of the pancreas, the 5p diet is prescribed for pancreatitis, which reduces the load on the organ and improves its functioning.
Low acidity
The disease, which occurs with atrophy of the cellular systems of the stomach, is characterized by a decrease in the secretion of gastric juice. In this case, a special diet is prescribed for low stomach acidity.
Since the secretion of juice does not occur in full, the stomach cannot cope with the digestion of heavy, fatty foods, but such dishes may well damage the lining of the stomach.
These products include cereals, baked goods made from wholemeal flour, as well as freshly baked ones. Fatty dairy products and fermented milk products are excluded. Berries containing small seeds, such as currants, are prohibited in any form. Alcohol, smoking, smoked foods, preservatives and dyes are strictly prohibited.
The basis of the diet will be boiled porridge, boiled lean meats and fish, and stewed vegetables. It is better to prepare salads from fresh vegetables without onions.
Coffee and tea are not prohibited as long as they are not brewed too strong. You can treat yourself to cookies or cheesecake made from soft dough, but do this extremely carefully - no more than once a week and chew thoroughly.
Pros and cons of the diet
A therapeutic diet after bowel surgery has many benefits for the person's condition. Since the intestines were subject to serious intervention, in the future its work cannot be 100% the same. There are certain deviations in the process of digestion and perception of certain foods. Among the benefits of nutrition after intestinal surgery, we note:
- Relief after eating;
- Improving metabolic processes;
- A balanced menu, devoid of harmful products for the whole body;
- Ability to prepare a variety of dishes.
Of course, there are also disadvantages to such a diet, and they are found by patients who are accustomed to a completely different diet. Among the negative aspects, we highlight the following:
- Complete abstinence from alcohol;
- Ban on sweet foods;
- Limiting the consumption of salt and spices;
- Cooking exclusively by steaming or in the oven;
- Refusal of favorite foods;
- Constant desire to give up the diet.
The therapeutic diet after intestinal surgery differs as much as possible from the usual diet weeks that are used for the purpose of losing weight. At this stage, it is strictly not recommended to eat prohibited foods, deviating from the prescribed diet. The consequences can be very serious.
An article about diet number 10, which is indicated for people with heart and vascular diseases, will be useful to read.
First stage: table 0a
This diet is prescribed when the patient is in serious condition. Solid food is prohibited. The calorie content of the table is 700-1000 kcal. Fractional meals - up to eight times, one serving - up to 300 g. Salt - no more than one gram. The total volume of liquid per day is about two liters.
Allowed:
- Weak meat broth from chicken, turkey, veal, rabbit. Drain the first water, then pour in new water and cook the broth. No need to add salt. Carrots are added, but discarded before serving.
- Kissels made from fresh berries and fruits, do not add sugar.
- Mucous oatmeal and rice broth. Strain before serving.
- Fruit and berry jellies.
- Herbal decoctions and homemade juices.
Prohibited:
- soda;
- store-bought juices;
- milk;
- solid food.
The patient is on strict bed rest. On the recommendation of a doctor, if the condition improves, diet 0b is prescribed.
Menu creation and cooking features
In order not to irritate the intestines and not have a negative impact on it, all dishes are prepared exclusively by steaming, in the oven, on the grill or in a slow cooker. Salt, spices, pepper, and sugar are excluded from them.
Dishes should be consumed only in crushed form, mainly in the first weeks after surgery. No matter how the product is prepared, it must be crushed. An immersion or stationary blender will be an excellent assistant for this.
The diet after rectal surgery is created by the attending physician, after which it is adjusted to include additional products.
The main thing is to exclude all prohibited foods, which will only once again irritate the intestines, preventing its rapid recovery.
Doctors also recommend that patients familiarize themselves with the Pevzner diet and consider the proposed dietary table No. 4, which is indicated for use after intestinal surgery. It explains in detail the menu and all the restrictions that must be observed.
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What can and cannot be done on a diet?
There is a list of allowed and prohibited foods when eating after intestinal surgery. To reduce the risk of relapse and reduce negative manifestations in the post-rehabilitation period, doctors offer a list of products that will only have a positive effect on the intestines.
What can you eat after intestinal surgery:
- Porridge;
- Flax seeds;
- Fruits and vegetables;
- Vegetable juices;
- Mineral water.
All these products will be useful, but only if they undergo proper heat treatment. Any healthy product can be converted into a prohibited product through improper preparation, which will only have a negative effect on the body.
The diet also involves excluding the following range of foods:
- Ice cream;
- Marinades, smoking;
- Sour varieties of fruits;
- Spicy dishes;
- Legumes;
- Wheat bran.
They have a negative effect on the gastrointestinal tract, creating even greater stress on it. Doctors categorically prohibit their use in the presence of stomach diseases.
Diet after intestinal surgery for oncology requires increased attention and the removal of prohibited foods from the diet.
Dietary table goal No. 0
The zero diet is prescribed not only after operations.
It also applies:
- when a person is delirious, unconscious;
- in patients with high fever;
- people with acute cerebral circulatory disorders;
- for traumatic brain injuries;
- people with infectious diseases.
The main objectives of diet 0:
- maximum sparing of the stomach (chemical, thermal, mechanical);
- restoration of human strength;
- replenishment of nutrients;
- increasing the overall resistance of the body.
Thermal sparing is cooking at low temperatures. Cold and hot foods are prohibited, because such foods and drinks have a bad effect on the gastric mucosa, as well as on the nervous system and brain, stimulating them.
Chemical sparing is the exclusion from the diet of certain foods and additives that irritate the mucous membrane. Mechanical sparing is the exclusion of difficult-to-digest dishes and products.
Dish recipes
Despite the fact that nutrition is therapeutic and rather limited, there are a lot of delicious recipes for dishes after intestinal surgery that can be prepared quickly at home, without requiring a large number of ingredients.
Zucchini stuffed with cheese
Ingredients:
- Cheese;
- Garlic;
- Egg;
- Onion;
- Zucchini.
The zucchini is cut into slices and placed on a baking sheet for baking in the oven. Next, grate the cheese along with garlic and mix in a container. An egg and a little sour cream are added to them. The resulting mixture is spread on sliced zucchini circles and sent to the oven for baking. Temperature no more than 180 degrees. Bake until done for 15-20 minutes.
Chicken soufflé
Ingredients:
- Potato;
- Cream;
- Chicken fillet;
- White bread;
- Egg.
Initially, you need to soak the bread in cream, and cut the lean chicken meat into pieces and grind with a blender. The eggs are beaten in a mixer, the potatoes are finely chopped on a grater. All ingredients are mixed together. The resulting mixture is placed in baking molds and cooked in the oven or in a double boiler for 50 minutes.
Dishes are designed to be taken during the recovery period after intestinal surgery. They are prepared from healthy products, undergo safe processing, so they do not carry anything dangerous to the patient’s body.
Third stage – 0v
The last stage of the diet. There are fewer restrictions; salt can be used up to seven grams. Calorie content up to 2500 kcal.
More and more products are being added:
- low-fat cottage cheese;
- sour cream up to 10% fat;
- tea with milk;
- kefir;
- baked apples;
- pureed vegetables;
- white bread crackers;
- cream soup;
- cheese casserole;
- dairy products.
Prohibited:
- fresh bread;
- roast;
- salty;
- smoked;
- fat;
- soda.
Hot and cold food should not be consumed as before. The optimal temperature is 50 degrees.
