Q Should I avoid alcohol, oily food, or spicy food during recovery?
A In early recovery, it's best to avoid alcohol, oily and spicy stimulating foods, and overeating. These foods burden the intestines and disrupt digestion, potentially delaying recovery. Once digestion feels comfortable and the wound has healed, you can gradually return to your usual diet.
Detailed Answer
In early recovery after surgery, the digestive system is sensitive, so alcohol, oily food, spicy food, and overeating can cause bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, delaying recovery. Alcohol in particular disrupts wound healing and sleep, so it's best avoided early on. Once digestion is comfortable and the wound has sufficiently healed, you can gradually reintroduce stimulating foods, adjusting excessive gatherings or drinking based on your recovery condition.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
At Dongjedang, we see stimulating food and excessive drinking in early recovery as "adding burden to digestion that is just barely finding its rhythm." During this period, it's beneficial for recovery to keep the stomach comfortable while supporting energy, helping you naturally transition back to your usual diet once digestion stabilizes.
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