When you wake up from surgery you will probably have a dry mouth and feel very thirsty. It is recommended to notify your nurse as she can get you a swab or wet washcloth to moisten your mouth and lips.
Day of Surgery: Ice chips only
Day one following surgery: CLEAR LIQUIDS
• Three, 2 ounce meals consisting of gelatin, juice or broth
• Popsicles between meals
• Sip on Crystal Light, Fruit2O and water between meals from a 1 ounce medicine cup
Day two following surgery until release: FULL LIQUIDS
• Three, 2 ounce meals
• Low calorie fluids between meals
You may be started on protein supplements between meals once you are tolerating liquids well. Your diet may be changed at any time as deemed appropriate by your surgeon during your hospital stay.
* A few of the surgeons prefer to keep their patients on clear liquids while
hospitalized, your surgeon will inform when to advance your diet.