What soup should I drink after gastric cancer surgery? 10 nourishing soups recommended by nutrition experts
After gastric cancer surgery, patients have weak digestive function and need to choose liquid or semi-liquid foods that are easily absorbed and highly nutritious. Soups are ideal for recovery after surgery because of their mild, easily digestible properties. The following are the recommendations and scientific basis for soups after gastric cancer surgery that have been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Dietary principles after gastric cancer surgery

1. Low fat and low fiber, reducing gastrointestinal burden
2. High protein supplement to promote wound healing
3. Eat small meals frequently, 5-6 times a day
4. The temperature is suitable to avoid stimulation from over-cooling and over-heating.
| Nutritional requirements | recommended daily amount | Common ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| protein | 1.2-1.5g/kg body weight | Chicken, fish, tofu |
| heat | 25-30kcal/kg body weight | Rice soup, lotus root starch, pumpkin |
| Vitamin C | 100-200mg | tomatoes, cabbage, carrots |
2. List of popular recommended soups
| Soup name | Main functions | cooking essentials | Applicable stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crucian carp tofu soup | Supplement high-quality protein | Remove fish skin and simmer for 2 hours | 2 weeks after surgery |
| Yam Pork Ribs Soup | Strengthen the spleen and stomach | Blanch spareribs to remove oil | 3 weeks after surgery |
| Pumpkin millet soup | Protect gastric mucosa | Beat with wall breaking machine until fine | Within 1 week after surgery |
| Hericium chicken soup | Repair stomach tissue | Simmer for 4 hours | 1 month after surgery |
| Lotus root and red date soup | Nourish blood and replenish qi | Lotus root knots need to be retained | 2 weeks after surgery |
3. Staged dietary guidance
The first stage (1-3 days after surgery):
Mainly rice soup and filtered vegetable water, 30-50ml per hour. Popular discussions show that rice soup with a small amount of salt is the most acceptable.
The second stage (4-7 days after surgery):
Try pumpkin soup and carrot and mashed potato soup. Data showed that 87% of patients tolerated filtered zucchini soup well.
The third stage (2 weeks after surgery):
Introduce protein soups, but be aware of:
• Remove fat and bone spurs from fish broth
• Chicken broth remove chicken skin
• Use soft tofu for tofu soup
4. 3 innovative soups hotly discussed by netizens
| Innovative combination | Number of likes | Core advantages |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Tremella Soup | 156,000 | Relieve dry mouth during chemotherapy |
| Oat Milk Mushroom Soup | 98,000 | Plant protein + dietary fiber |
| Seaweed and egg drop soup | 234,000 | Quickly replenish electrolytes |
5. Things to note
1.Taboo list:Exciting foods such as chili pepper, alcohol, strong tea, and carbonated drinks
2.Temperature control:38-40℃ is the most suitable, and exceeding 60℃ may damage the mucous membrane.
3.Eating speed:Chew each mouthful of soup 10-15 times (even if it is liquid)
4.Nutritional monitoring:Record weight changes every week, ideal increase is 0.5-1kg
According to statistics from medical forums, patients who follow a scientific diet plan reduce the incidence of postoperative complications by 42%. It is recommended to adjust the diet plan according to personal recovery conditions under the guidance of a doctor.
Kind tips:All soups mentioned in this article need to be adjusted according to the surgical method (total gastrectomy/partial gastrectomy) and personal constitution. Please consult the attending physician before actual consumption.
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