The first few hours after surgery set the pace for your healing. During this time you need adequate liquids that is more than you usually drink. After abdominal surgery, this fluid will be provided by an intravenous solution of water, sugar, and electrolytes. Nutrition will not be an issue for 4-5 days.
Typically, after abdominal surgery, the bowels do not work for several days. During this time, your fluid and nutrition requirements will be met with intravenous solutions. After 4-5 days, the surgeon may begin to consider using stronger solutions to supply more of your bodily requirements.
When you return home, nutrition will be an important factor. You should eat regular and healthy meals and should consider between meal supplements. High calorie and protein drinks can be found in most pharmacies. Watch your weight daily. If you are losing a pound or two a day, you are getting dehydrated and need to increase you liquid intake.
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