What Are the Recommended Dietary Options Following Gallstone Surgery?

Gallstones are one of the most common diseases in the digestive system. Surgery is the best treatment for gallstones. After surgery, proper daily care is also necessary to aid in recovery. The diet after gallstone surgery includes yam and jujube porridge, carp and atractylodes porridge, etc.

1. Preparation of yam and jujube porridge: 150g of yam, 9 jujubes, and 100g of rice. Clean and peel the yam, then cut into small pieces. Remove impurities from the jujube and rice, clean, and set aside. Add an appropriate amount of water to the pot, add the jujube and rice to cook the porridge. When it is five-eighths done, add the yam pieces and continue cooking until the porridge is done. Consume 1-2 times daily, and it can be eaten long-term. Benefits: Yam has the effects of strengthening the spleen and lungs, nourishing the kidneys and solidifying essence. Jujube has the effects of tonifying the middle and replenishing qi, nourishing the stomach and spleen, nourishing the blood and calming the nerves. It is mainly used to treat indigestion caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach, abdominal distension and pain after gallstone surgery.

2. Preparation of taro and pork shredded porridge: 100g of fresh taro, 60g of lean pork, and 100g of cornmeal. Peel and clean the taro, then cut into small pieces. Shred the lean pork and set aside. Add an appropriate amount of water to the pot. After the water boils, sprinkle in the cornmeal (stirring while sprinkling to prevent sticking), then add the pork shreds to cook the porridge. When it is five-eighths done, add the taro pieces and continue cooking until the porridge is done. Consume twice daily, and it can be eaten long-term. Benefits: Taro is neutral in nature, sweet and pungent in taste, and has the effects of regulating qi and nourishing the middle, resolving dampness and harmonizing the stomach, softening hardness and resolving masses. Pork has the effects of nourishing kidney yin, nourishing liver blood, and moisturizing the skin. Corn is rich in nutrients and has the effect of regulating qi and nourishing the brain. It is mainly used to treat abdominal distension and indigestion after gallstone surgery.

3. Preparation of carp and atractylodes porridge: 250g of carp, 50g of fried atractylodes, 20g of Sichuan pepper, and 250g of japonica rice. Add an appropriate amount of water to fry the Sichuan pepper, fried atractylodes, and ginger to obtain a medicinal broth. Clean the japonica rice and place it in a pot, add the medicinal broth, sugar, scallion whites, and an appropriate amount of water. Add the carp slices and cook over high heat until tender. Consume once daily. Benefits: It warms the middle and disperses cold, strengthens the spleen and benefits the gallbladder. It is mainly used to treat abdominal pain, abdominal distension, loss of appetite, and loose stool after gallstone surgery.