What to eat after gastric cancer operation

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My father-in-law used to like smoking and drinking, and his diet was irregular. Some time ago, he always said that he had stomachache. After going to the hospital for examination, it turned out to be gastric cancer. It was already in the middle and advanced stage, and it was better after treatment. Let's take a look at what to eat after gastric cancer surgery.

What to eat after gastric cancer operation

First: for the diet of patients with gastric cancer, it is better to eat less and more meals, and the food should be diversified to avoid partial diet. It is advisable to take common food, semi liquid and liquid food according to the patient's condition. Smoking and alcohol are strictly prohibited, and pickles, salted fish and other salty foods should be avoided.

Second: Although the diet is strict in this respect, in fact, as long as it is not strict, absolute taboo, other aspects do not have to be too strict with themselves, especially for those with a short survival period, otherwise it will increase the psychological burden, which is very unfavorable for the prognosis of the disease.

Third: the residents of high incidence area of gastric cancer like to eat smoked dried meat, salted fish or crab sauce. High salt pickled food can promote the occurrence of gastric cancer. There are many carcinogens polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in smoked food. The representative of PAHs is 3,4-benzopyrene, which can cause gastric cancer.

matters needing attention

After the operation, the stomach space is reduced, and the amount of food intake should also be reduced. It is suggested that patients eat less and more meals. Everyone's operation situation and physique are different. When eating, according to their own feelings, they should not overeat. They should not follow the diet habits before the operation and follow the doctor's advice.