General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
- About Gallstones
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Questions and Complications
- About Hiatal Hernia
- Diagnosis and Testing
- Diagnosis Q and A
- Non-Surgical Treatment Options
- Treatment Options: Medication
- Anti-Reflux Surgery
- When Is Surgery Necessary?
- Complications During Surgery
- Surgery
- Surgery Side Effects and Failure Rate
- General Preoperative Instructions
- Postoperative Expectations
- Postoperative Expectations: What to Expect at Home
- What is a Hernia?
- Anti-Reflux Surgery
- Appendectomy
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
- Ventral Hernia
- About Inguinal Hernias
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Patient Education
- Recovering from Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: Patient Guide
- Recovering from Open Hernia Repair: Patient Guide
- Patient Guide: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Patient Guide: Incisional, Umbilical and Ventral Hernias
- Patient Guide: Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Patient Guide: Achalasia
- Patient Guide: Diseases of the Spleen and Splenectomy
- Dietary Guidelines
- Activity Guidelines
- About Steroids
- Achalasia
- About the Spleen
- When to Contact Us
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Diet
You can eat a normal diet without any restrictions after surgery other than those you may need for preexisting conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease or hypertension.
- On the first day, eat small, light meals and liquids. Progress to a normal diet as tolerated.
- Nausea and vomiting from anesthesia are not uncommon for 24 hours after surgery.
- If you feel nauseous, take clear liquids only. Call the office if the nausea and vomiting persist for greater than 36 hours.
- Do not take any alcoholic drinks for at least 24 hours and while you are taking narcotic pain killers such as Vicodin (hydrocodone) Tylenol (acetaminophen) with codeine, etc.