What is the diet like after hysterectomy?

The uterus is a relatively important organ for women, and it is also an organ unique to women. However, the uterus is often prone to problems. For example, the incidence of uterine fibroids and ectopic pregnancies has been extremely high in recent years. Both require hysterectomy to effectively treat the disease. However, hysterectomy can cause great harm to women's bodies. If not adjusted in time, it will cause some complications. If the diet can be adjusted in time after the operation, the body can recover well. So what is the diet after hysterectomy? Let’s find out together below.

Hysterectomy is one of the most commonly used surgical methods to treat uterine diseases. There are approximately 600,000 hysterectomies performed each year in the United States, and it is estimated that the number of hysterectomies performed in my country is over 2.8 million per year. Many female friends do not pay attention to care after hysterectomy, which may cause many complications. Therefore, after a hysterectomy, you must pay attention to care, especially dietary care.

Post hysterectomy diet

1. Avoid greasy food. Eating too much greasy food will lead to fat accumulation, making wounds difficult to heal and weakening resistance to bacteria.

2. After surgery, patients should increase their protein intake. Foods such as fish, meat, beans, eggs, and milk are rich in protein, which can help wound healing and increase physical strength. In terms of meat, patients can choose more fish because fish is easier to digest and absorb, but remember to eat the meat and not just drink the soup.

3. In addition, you should also eat an appropriate amount of vegetables and fruits. Because vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals, they can help patients heal their wounds and increase their body's resistance. At the same time, pay attention to drinking more water and avoid eating foods that easily cause bloating, such as onions, cabbage, sweet olives, soy products, etc.

4. Drink more water. Drink 2000-3000cc of water every day to prevent constipation.

5. Do not eat foods that easily cause bloating: such as onions, cabbage, olives, soy products, etc.

6. Eat at regular times and in regular amounts, and do not overeat.

7. Adhere to a low-fat diet and eat more lean meat, eggs, green vegetables, fruits, etc.

8. Eat more whole grains such as corn, beans, etc.

9. Eat nutritious dried fruits often, such as peanuts, sesame seeds, melon seeds, etc.

10. The most important thing about diet after hysterectomy is to avoid spicy food, alcohol, frozen food, etc. The diet should be light, and avoid eating irritating foods such as mutton, shrimp, crab, eel, salted fish, and black fish. Avoid spicy foods and drinks such as chili peppers, peppercorns, raw onions, raw garlic, and white wine. Avoid eating foods that are hot, coagulant, or contain hormones, such as longan, red dates, donkey-hide gelatin, and royal jelly.

11. If you have anemia, eat more foods high in iron, such as pork liver, black sesame, grapes, seaweed, wolfberry, shiitake mushrooms, etc.

Daily diet is very important for everyone, especially for those who have just recovered from an illness. They should pay special attention to dietary adjustments. The above is an introduction to the diet after hysterectomy. After understanding it, we know that women must pay more attention to a light diet after hysterectomy. They can also drink more chicken soup, which has a good nourishing and conditioning effect on the body, and they must get enough rest.