Diet After Appendix Surgery

What should I eat after my appendix is removed?

In most cases, the appendix can be removed laparoscopically (through small incisions with a camera) without having to make a large incision in the abdomen.  If the appendix can be removed in this fashion there is usually a quick recovering time.  Therefore, immediately following the operation to remove your appendix, your surgeon will likely give you some liquids.  If you can tolerate the liquids then most patients can be given regular food the day of the operation.  Most patients will go home the day after appendix surgery.  There are no restrictions on your diet, however, most people take it easy for a couple days with a bland diet.

If the appendix can not be removed through small incisions with the camera, the surgeon will have to make a larger incision over the appendix to remove it.  In this case, recovery is slower and most patients are slower to tolerate a diet.  You should expect to take a few days to transition from liquids to regular food.

The best approach is a balanced diet with healthy options, but basically, any foods that do not cause nausea or vomiting are appropriate after the appendix is removed.

- Ask-a-Surgeon

here is another helpful link for food ideas after appendix surgery
http://www.livestrong.com/article/333270-the-best-foods-to-eat-after-appendix-surgery/