Q I keep having gas and my belly feels bloated after surgery. What foods make this worse?
A Gas-producing foods like beans, cabbage, carbonated drinks, and excessive dairy, along with eating too quickly, can worsen bloating. Chewing slowly and light activity to support intestinal movement can help.
Detailed Answer
Gas and bloating are common while the intestine adjusts after surgery. Gas-producing foods (beans, cabbage, broccoli, carbonated drinks), excessive dairy, and eating quickly while swallowing air can make this worse. Eating small amounts slowly and chewing thoroughly, along with light activity like walking within your comfort level, can support intestinal motility. However, if bloating is severe and accompanied by vomiting, medical attention is essential.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
In Korean medicine, gas and bloating are viewed as stagnated qi that isn't flowing smoothly. At Dongjedang, we replenish depleted energy while relieving blockages in the intestine's flow, supporting recovery so there's less gas and the belly feels more comfortable.
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