Gastrointestinal Surgery = Fiber Restricted diet?

Question

Why is it that after GI surgery it is that Fiber restricted Diet is given to the patient.

how does this diet affect the post operative patient

please help me.. i really need to understand@

Answer 1

A fiber restricted diet is advised when we want the patient to have a have lower volume and frequency of stools. It may be advised in someone who has had a colostomy or ileostomy to keep the stool volume down or in someone who had had anal surgery to postpone the first bowel movement as long as possible to allow healing and prevent pain.