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Diarrhea after gallbladder surgery can indeed occur. Diarrhea can last for several weeks to years. According to one study, about 5 out of 100 sufferers experience diarrhea or loose stools within 3 months after surgery.
To overcome the problem of diarrhea after gallbladder surgery, there are some foods and drinks, as well as daily activities that need to be avoided for a while.
What are the Prohibitions to Eat and Drink After Bile Surgery?
Until now, the cause of diarrhea after biliary surgery is not clearly known. Diarrhea is thought to occur due to the absence of a gallbladder as a reservoir for bile, so that bile which has a laxative effect is directly released into the intestine.
To prevent and overcome this, there are several foods and drinks that need to be avoided, including foods and drinks that can cause excessive gas production in the stomach and diarrhea. Some of the foods and drinks to avoid are:
1. Fatty meat
Sausage and ground beef are examples of high-fat meats. These foods are difficult to digest and can cause diarrhea, so they should be avoided, especially during the week after surgery.
2. Drinks containing caffeine
Drinks containing caffeine, such as coffee, should be avoided after gallbladder surgery as they can cause increased bowel movements and gas production, thereby causing flatulence.
3. Milk and its derivatives
Milk and its derivatives, such as cheese and yogurt, are also high in fat, which can cause diarrhea.
4. Foods that are too sweet
Sweet foods that are high in sugar can soften stools, causing diarrhea.
In addition to avoiding the foods and drinks above, increase the amount of fiber consumed to normalize bowel movements. However, make sure you increase the amount of fiber intake gradually. Consuming fiber in the early days after surgery will actually make too much gas in the intestines.
To be safe, eat smaller portions but more often. In addition, try to drink 8-10 glasses of water a day to help reduce diarrhea after gallbladder surgery.
Anything Activities to Avoid After Bile Surgery?
Physical activity can be resumed after gallbladder surgery, but gradually. Although there are a number of restrictions in carrying out activities during the recovery period in the hospital, you are still advised to get out of bed and walk every hour to prevent blood clots from forming.
The following are activities that are best avoided, especially in the first week after gallbladder surgery:
1. Lifting weights
You are not allowed to lift weights more than 5 kg or do any strenuous exercise in the 4-6 weeks after gallbladder surgery. This length of time is related to the surgical wound healing process. Even so, you are still advised to do light exercise, such as walking.
2. Driving
You are not allowed to drive or drive until a week after surgery. When you want to start driving again, put your seat belt on and try to drive a short distance first. If you feel pain or discomfort while driving, don't force it and wait for it to heal completely.
3. Work
Like driving, sufferers can return to work within 7 days after gallbladder removal surgery. With a note, the work is not related to lifting heavy weights.
4. Relationshipssexual
Sexual intercourse should be avoided for up to 2 weeks after surgery. Take care that the surgical wound is not compressed during sexual intercourse, for example when the partner's position is on top.
So that recovery after gallbladder surgery goes well, as well as to reduce complications of diarrhea, adhere to the taboos above. Ask your surgeon about how long you should abstain from certain foods and drinks, and when you can start doing your usual physical activity.
written by:
dr. Sonny Seputra, M.Ked.Klin, Sp.B(Surgeon)
