Diet Recommendations for Post-Kidney Stone Surgery - #46088

After laser stone removal and stent placement, constipation, and bloating or very common due to anaesthesia effect, pain, medicines, low water, tech, and disturbed gut movement The aim now is to keep tool soft without training and reduce gas

Take plenty of form fluid throughout the day Start your morning with one glass of warm water with a few drops of lemon in it Include soft cooked food like rice gruel oats porridge Khichdi, boiled vegetables, ripe papaya, and soaked raisins Avoid dry food bakery item, excess cheese, red meat, fried food, and carbonated drinks

For constipation and bloating , take

Gashara churna half teaspoon with warm water after food twice daily Chitrakadi vati one tablet twice daily after food with warm water Triphala churna 1 teaspoon with warm water at night

Do not separate the urge to pass tools work at least for half an hour daily Avoid straining With this diet and simple support, constipation and bloating, usually improve within a few days

Hello, Can you please tell when was the surgery done and also food allergies you are having? It will be easy to guide you through of these details are provider. Till then please incorporate the following: 1. Drink 2 liters of boiled warm water (ad few ajwain seeds/roasted cumin seeds) a day. 2. Ajamoda arka 5 drops in one cup of water after breakfast and dinner Take care, Kind regards.

Hello I​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ can see why you’d be worried. Indigestion and bloating after a kidney removal (laser + stent) are very typical, particularly if you have gone through anesthesia, taken painkillers, antibiotics, have been less mobile, and have not drunk enough fluids.

The positive thing is that with the correct diet and a mild Ayurvedic intervention, this problem can be resolved quite comfortably without exerting the kidneys.

YOUR CURRENT SITUATION (CLINICAL UNDERSTANDING)

You have: –Constipation and bloating (already over 6 months, aggravated after surgery) -Kidney 10 mm stone removal with stent recently -Dyspepsia -Some food intolerances

👉 In Ayurveda, this condition is mainly due to:

Apana Vata imbalance Mandagni (weak digestive fire) Post-surgical dryness and gas formation

So the goal is: Softening of stools Reduction of gas Giving the kidneys the necessary care Preventing stone recurrence

DIET RECOMMENDATIONS (MOST IMPORTANT)

✅ FOODS TO INCLUDE (DAILY)

🌾Grains (digestible)

Soft rice, red rice, or rice gruel Wheat phulka (1-2 only, not dry) Oats porridge (well cooked)

🥦 Vegetables (only well cooked)

Bottle gourd (lauki) Ridge gourd Pumpkin Carrot Zucchini Tinda

👉 Always cook your vegetables thoroughly, for now, do not consume raw salads.

🍎 Fruits (best for constipation)

Papaya (morning or afternoon) Stewed apple Pear (if tolerated) Soaked raisins (6-8, overnight)

🥛 Liquids (very important)

Warm water (small sips through the day) Barley water (1 glass/day) Coconut water (3-4 times/week) Thin buttermilk with roasted cumin (lunch time)

❌ FOODS TO AVOID (FOR 4-6 WEEKS)

Raw vegetables & salads Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli Beans, chickpeas, rajma Excess wheat, bakery items Fried food Cheese, paneer Cold milk at night Tea/coffee more than 1 cup/day

These increase gas, bloating, and stool dryness

AYURVEDIC SUPPORT FOR CONSTIPATION & BLOATING (SAFE POST-STONE)

1.Triphala Churna ½ tsp at bedtime With: Warm water Benefit: It gently regulates bowel movements It is a safe agent for the kidneys It gradually reduces the abdominal distension

2. Isabgol (Psyllium Husk) – if stools are very hard 1 tsp at night With: Warm water or thin buttermilk Use: Initially, alternate days

👉Hing + Ajwain Water (for gas) Half a teaspoon of ajwain is boiled in one cup of water A pinch of hing is added Drink it after your lunch

MEAL TIMING (VERY IMPORTANT)

Breakfast: Light but nourishing (porridge, fruit) Lunch: Main meal (rice + veg + dal) Dinner: Very light, before 7:30 pm (veg soup, rice gruel, khichdi) Do not have your dinner late →they will make your bloating worse.

LIFESTYLE SUPPORT

Walk 15-20 minutes after meals Avoid prolonged sitting Do not strain during ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌stools

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

Hlo, Thanks for your question

1️⃣ Fluids (MOST IMPORTANT) ✔ Aim 2.5–3 liters/day (unless doctor restricted fluids) ✔ Sip warm fluids—don’t gulp

Advice - - Warm water (early morning) - Jeera (cumin) water - Barley water (strain well) - Coconut water (1 glass/day) - Buttermilk (unsalted)

❌ Avoid

- Soft drinks - Excess tea/coffee - Very cold water

2️⃣ Fiber – Increase GENTLY (to avoid gas) Since bloating is present, don’t suddenly overload fiber.

-Morning (best time for bowel movement) - 1 tsp Isabgol (psyllium husk) in warm water or milk at night (Safe after stone surgery, very effective)

- 2 soaked anjir (figs) overnight → eat in morning

3️⃣ Constipation-Friendly Foods (Low Gas) ✔ Well-cooked vegetables: - Bottle gourd (lauki) - Ridge gourd (turai) - Pumpkin - Carrot (boiled) - Spinach (limited)

✔ Fruits (1–2/day): - Papaya - Pear - Apple (with peel, stewed if bloating) - Kiwi

✔ Grains: - Oats (not instant) - Soft cooked rice - Phulka (avoid excess wheat if bloated)

✔ Healthy fats (lubricate bowel): - 1–2 tsp ghee - Few soaked almonds (5–6)

4️⃣ Reduce Bloating & Gas ❌ Avoid temporarily: - Raw salads - Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli - Rajma, chole, chickpeas - Excess onion - Bakery foods - Milk if lactose sensitive

✔ Helpful remedies: - Ajwain + saunf tea after meals - Hing (asafoetida) in food - Gentle walk 10–15 min after meals

5️⃣ Probiotics (Very Helpful After Surgery) - Fresh curd (daytime only)

Advice - 1) trifla churn 1/2 tsf at night with Luke warm water

Thanks

Hlo, Thanks for your question

1️⃣ Fluids (MOST IMPORTANT) ✔ Aim 2.5–3 liters/day (unless doctor restricted fluids) ✔ Sip warm fluids—don’t gulp

Advice - - Warm water (early morning) - Jeera (cumin) water - Barley water (strain well) - Coconut water (1 glass/day) - Buttermilk (unsalted)

❌ Avoid

- Soft drinks - Excess tea/coffee - Very cold water

2️⃣ Fiber – Increase GENTLY (to avoid gas) Since bloating is present, don’t suddenly overload fiber.

-Morning (best time for bowel movement) - 1 tsp Isabgol (psyllium husk) in warm water or milk at night (Safe after stone surgery, very effective)

- 2 soaked anjir (figs) overnight → eat in morning

3️⃣ Constipation-Friendly Foods (Low Gas) ✔ Well-cooked vegetables: - Bottle gourd (lauki) - Ridge gourd (turai) - Pumpkin - Carrot (boiled) - Spinach (limited)

✔ Fruits (1–2/day): - Papaya - Pear - Apple (with peel, stewed if bloating) - Kiwi

✔ Grains: - Oats (not instant) - Soft cooked rice - Phulka (avoid excess wheat if bloated)

✔ Healthy fats (lubricate bowel): - 1–2 tsp ghee - Few soaked almonds (5–6)

4️⃣ Reduce Bloating & Gas ❌ Avoid temporarily: - Raw salads - Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli - Rajma, chole, chickpeas - Excess onion - Bakery foods - Milk if lactose sensitive

✔ Helpful remedies: - Ajwain + saunf tea after meals - Hing (asafoetida) in food - Gentle walk 10–15 min after meals

5️⃣ Probiotics (Very Helpful After Surgery) - Fresh curd (daytime only)

Advice - 1) trifla churn 1/2 tsf at night with Luke warm water

Thanks

Hlo, Thanks for your question

1️⃣ Fluids (MOST IMPORTANT) ✔ Aim 2.5–3 liters/day (unless doctor restricted fluids) ✔ Sip warm fluids—don’t gulp

Advice - - Warm water (early morning) - Jeera (cumin) water - Barley water (strain well) - Coconut water (1 glass/day) - Buttermilk (unsalted)

❌ Avoid

- Soft drinks - Excess tea/coffee - Very cold water

2️⃣ Fiber – Increase GENTLY (to avoid gas) Since bloating is present, don’t suddenly overload fiber.

-Morning (best time for bowel movement) - 1 tsp Isabgol (psyllium husk) in warm water or milk at night (Safe after stone surgery, very effective)

- 2 soaked anjir (figs) overnight → eat in morning

3️⃣ Constipation-Friendly Foods (Low Gas) ✔ Well-cooked vegetables: - Bottle gourd (lauki) - Ridge gourd (turai) - Pumpkin - Carrot (boiled) - Spinach (limited)

✔ Fruits (1–2/day): - Papaya - Pear - Apple (with peel, stewed if bloating) - Kiwi

✔ Grains: - Oats (not instant) - Soft cooked rice - Phulka (avoid excess wheat if bloated)

✔ Healthy fats (lubricate bowel): - 1–2 tsp ghee - Few soaked almonds (5–6)

4️⃣ Reduce Bloating & Gas ❌ Avoid temporarily: - Raw salads - Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli - Rajma, chole, chickpeas - Excess onion - Bakery foods - Milk if lactose sensitive

✔ Helpful remedies: - Ajwain + saunf tea after meals - Hing (asafoetida) in food - Gentle walk 10–15 min after meals

5️⃣ Probiotics (Very Helpful After Surgery) - Fresh curd (daytime only)

Advice - 1) trifla churn 1/2 tsf at night with Luke warm water

Thanks

Don’t take spicy chicken alcohol leaf vegetation Eat moong 70 + 30 rice and 1 tap cow ghee at night Take 2 litres water daily Take goghru powder once week 10 gm with water

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After laser removal of a kidney stone and stenting , constipation and bloating are very common. They usually happen due to post anaesthesia effects reduced mobility pain killers ,stress, and weak digestion. The diet you should take must be light,warm, and easy to digest

You can Start your morning with a glass of warm water with a few drops of lemon and take it if there is no burning or acidity. Include soft, cooked foods: rice gruel, soft rice with dal vegetable khichdi, plain oats porridge, or wheat phulka You can take cooked vegetables like bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin, carrot, zucchini, ash gourd, spinach cooked one

Take Fruits lik papaya ripe banana stewed apple or pear.

Use small amounts of ghee in food; it lubricates the bowel and helps smooth stool passage

Drink warm water through the day, small sips. Keep yourself hydrated

Avoid raw salads, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, onion, and beans because increase gas. Avoid fried food, bakery items, cheese, heavy sweets, and packaged food. Avoid excessive tea, coffee, carbonated drinks, and cold beverages. Avoid very spicy, sour, or fermented foods At night, take 1 teaspoon of soaked raisins along with water. Triphala churna 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime if constipation persists walking for 10–15 minutes after having food that will help bowel movement and reduces gas. Do not suppress the urge to pass stools or urine. N do not strain while passstools

Consult urologist if you get burning micturation or pain while passing urine or high grade fever is present

Regards Dr prasad

The Must-Have Superfoods • Munnaka (Black Raisins): Soak 10-15 overnight. Eat them first thing in the morning. This is the best natural laxative. • Cow Ghee: Add 1 tsp to lunch and dinner. Lubrication is essential to pass stool easily. • Watery Vegetables: Eat Bottle Gourd (Lauki) and Pumpkin. They are easy to digest and kidney-safe.

• Barley Water: Drink daily. It flushes the kidney and reduces burning from the stent. • Warm Water Only: Cold water freezes digestion and increases bloating.

Strict Avoidance • Gas Triggers: Stop Rajma, Chickpeas, Cabbage, and Cauliflower. Gas pressure causes severe pain with a stent. • Stone Formers: Avoid Spinach (Palak) and Tomato seeds. • Dry Foods: No toast or biscuits. They absorb moisture and harden the stool.

Quick Remedy for Bloating • Cumin (Jeera) Water: Boil water with Jeera and a pinch of Ajwain. Drink after meals.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

Hello

Here is a list of do’s and dont’s post your renal calculi removal through laser surgery.

✅ DO’s 💧 Hydration Drink 2.5–3 litres of water daily. Spread water intake evenly throughout the day. Lemon water / citrus fruits help prevent stone recurrence.

🚶 Activity Light walking is encouraged from the next day. Resume normal routine gradually. Take rest if you feel tired.

🍽 Diet Eat light, home-cooked food. Include fruits and vegetables. Moderate salt intake. Adequate calcium from food (not excess supplements).

🚽 Urination Mild burning or pink-colored urine for a few days is normal. Pass urine frequently; do not hold urine.

❌ DON’Ts

🚫 Fluids & Diet Avoid low water intake. Avoid excess salt, junk food, packaged food. Avoid excessive tea, coffee, cola, alcohol. Avoid high-oxalate foods in excess (spinach, beetroot, nuts, chocolate, tofu, paneer).

🏋️ Activity Avoid heavy lifting, strenuous exercise for 2–3 weeks. Avoid long travel immediately after surgery.

🚫 Medications Do not stop medicines on your own. Avoid painkillers without prescription.

🚫 Habits Do not ignore fever, severe pain, or reduced urine output. Do not delay stent removal if placed.

💊Medication💊

Keep on with whatever you are prescribed.

Syp. Stonvil 3 tap twice a day for 21 days will help you clean your kidney and avoid reoccurance.

REMEMBER

They body has a tendency to reform stones once they are formed. Enough hydration, limiting calcium intake, avoiding alcohol, paneer, tomato, brinjal, spinach, tofu and cashew will help your body to avoid regeneration of stones.

Once a year kidney cleaning with SYP. STONVIL for 21 days will avoid stone formation.

After undergoing kidney stone removal and stent placement, managing diet is crucial to ensure a smooth recovery and to address issues like constipation and bloating. Ensuring your digestive fire, or ‘agni’, remains strong is important for your overall healing process.

First, aim for a diet that is light and easy to digest, emphasizing foods that balance ‘vata’ dosha, as post-surgery, vata can become imbalanced leading to bloating and constipation. Begin with warm, cooked foods rather than raw or cold ones. Khichdi, a soothing combination of rice and mung dal, can be an excellent choice. Prepare it with adequate ghee, as ghee acts as a natural lubricant for your intestines, easing bowel movements.

Including fiber-rich foods gradually in your diet is also essential. Remember that fiber helps in ensuring smooth passage of stools. Consume cooked vegetables like carrots, beets, and spinach. Avoid gas-producing foods like cabbage, broccoli, and pulses that haven’t been soaked or cooked properly. Drinking warm water through the day aids digestion and helps prevent bloating.

Herbal teas such as ginger or fennel can be beneficial. Ginger tea can stimulate digestion whereas fennel tea can reduce bloating. Sip these teas warm, particularly after meals. Fresh fruits such as ripe papaya or pear can also support digestive health without excessive fiber that could cause more bloating.

Stay hydrated but avoid drinking too much water at once, especially during meals. Ayurveda suggests not overburdening ‘agni’. Drink water between meals instead. Moderation in spices like turmeric can help, known for its anti-inflammatory properties, have them in small amounts in your meals.

Remember, eating in a calm, relaxed state often aids digestion. Take small, frequent meals to not overload your digestive system. If constipation or bloating persists despite following these recommendations, it’s essential to consult your physician. Stay in tune with your body’s response to these dietary changes and adjust accordingly.

HELLO,

You have undergone laser removal of a large kidney stone 10 mm and a DJ stent was placed. while the stone has been removed, your body-especially the digestive system and Lower abdomen- has not yet returned to balance

WHY ARE YOU HAVING CONSTIPATION AND BLOATING? -surgery anaesthesia, pain medicines, stress and stent placement disturb vata dosha -Vata governs movement- bowel movement, gas movement, urine flow -When vata becomes dry, irregular, or blockd –stool becomes hard-> constipation –gas gets trapped-> bloating, distension –lower abdomen feels heavy or uncomfortable Because you already had constipation for more than 6 months, this condition became chronic, and surgery further worsened it

TREATMENT GOALS -normalize apana vata -soften stool naturally -remove gas and bloating -prevent further stone formation -restore digestive strength gently -avoid dependency on medicines

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water for 6 weeks = mild bowel cleanser, improves colon tone, does not create dependency, removes toxins gently

2) HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1/4 tsp with first bite of lunch and dinner for 4 weeks =best for bloating and gas, improves digestion, breaks gas accumulation

3) AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA= 1/2 tsp before dinner with warm water for 4 weeks =regulates digestion, prevents pitta imbalance, helps smoother bowel movemets

4) CHANDRAPRABHA VATI= 2 tabs twice daily after meals for 6 weeks =strengthen urinar tract, reduces irritation from stent, prevents recurrence of stones

5) PUNARNAVADI KASHAYA= 15ml + equal water twice daily before meals for 4 weeks =reduces inflammation, improves kidney function, prevents fluid retention

EXTERNAL THERAPIES

1) OIL MASSAGE= sesame oil abdomen and lower back for 15 min daily =pacifies vata, improves bowel movement, reduces dryness

2) WARM WATER BATH= avoid cold showers -warm water relaxes abdomial muscles

DIET -warm freshly cooked food -ghee daily 1-2 tsp -moong dal -lauki, pumpkin, ash gourd -rice, wheat porridge -vegetable soups -GRAINS= red rice, white rice, thin moong dal khichdi with ghee -SPICES= cumin, fennel, coriander, hing- a pinch in cooking -LIQUIDS= warm water only, cumin-fennel-coriander water sip through the day -stewed apple or pear, vegetable soup= for constipation

AVOID -raw salads -cabbage, cauliflower -excess spinach, beetroot -cold food, fridge food -bakery items -cheese, pizza -tea/coffee excess -dry foods biscuits, namkeen

HOME REMEDIES -Warm water + ghee= morning empty stomach , softens stool naturally -Soaked raisins or figs= 5-6 raisins or 2 figs overnight , eat in morning -Cumin-fennel-coriander water= boil 1/2 tsp each in 1 L water, sip throughout the day

LIFESTYLE CHANGES -never suppress urge of stool or urine -walk 10-15 min after meals -avoid late nights -avoid prolonged sitting -keep body warm

YOGA ASANAS -pawanmuktasana -malasana -vajrasana -supta baddha konasana

PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom= 10 min -bhramari= 5 rounds -avoid forecful kapalbhati initially

PREVENTIO OF FURTHER STONES -adequate hydration warm water preferred -avoid excess salt or animal protein -moderate calcium intake do not stop completely -avoid dehydration

Your symptoms are not dangerous but they indicate a long standing vata imbalance aggravated by surgery. This condition can be fully corrected with -gentle ayurvedic medicines -proper lubrication ghee and oil -correct diet -panchakarma when appropriate

Avoid harsh laxatives - they worsen vata long term

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA