Hi...
A friend of mine had her first revision surgery 10 days ago, and the second and third stages 3 days ago. After the surgery 10 days ago, she was sent up to ICU because it was too late to send her to recovery. While in ICU, she was encouraged by a nurse to drink something. She was told that it would help her to recover more quickly.
I know that eating or drinking anything too quickly after a long surgery will almost certainly cause a painful ileus, but my friend didn't know that, and drank what she was given.
So, I'd like to warn those of you who are scheduled for surgery, not to eat or drink anything beyond a few ice chips, until bowel sounds are heard, even if it's a medical professional making the offer.
Regards,
Linda
A friend of mine had her first revision surgery 10 days ago, and the second and third stages 3 days ago. After the surgery 10 days ago, she was sent up to ICU because it was too late to send her to recovery. While in ICU, she was encouraged by a nurse to drink something. She was told that it would help her to recover more quickly.
I know that eating or drinking anything too quickly after a long surgery will almost certainly cause a painful ileus, but my friend didn't know that, and drank what she was given.
So, I'd like to warn those of you who are scheduled for surgery, not to eat or drink anything beyond a few ice chips, until bowel sounds are heard, even if it's a medical professional making the offer.
Regards,
Linda
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