If the hysterectomy was performed under general anesthesia, then in the first hours after the operation, you may feel nausea. You will be able to drink water 1-2 hours after surgery and eat 3-4 hours later, or when the nausea subsides.
You may still have a catheter in your bladder for up to 1-2 days after the operation, through which urine will be excreted into an airtight container.
When can you get out of bed?
Get out of bed as early as possible. If during the operation a large incision was made on the skin of the abdomen, then it will be possible to rise on the second day after the operation. If the operation was performed using laparoscopy, then you can get out of bed on the day of the operation, in the late afternoon. The sooner you can get up and walk, the faster your recovery from surgery will be and the lower your risk of future complications.
Pain after surgery
After a hysterectomy, the pain can be quite severe. This is due to the inflammatory process, which is the very first stage of wound healing. Pain can be felt both in the suture area and inside.
Pain medications will be prescribed to relieve pain. For very severe pain, narcotic analgesics may be required.
Some women experience tingling or aching pain in their abdomen for several months after surgery. This is normal and is associated with damage to the nerve endings, without which no surgical intervention can do. Usually, all these symptoms gradually disappear.
When will they be released from the hospital?
How long you have to stay in the hospital after surgery depends on the type of surgery. After a laparoscopic hysterectomy, you may be discharged from the hospital the very next day. If the operation was performed through a large incision in the skin, then they are discharged from the hospital 2-3 days after the operation. The duration of hospitalization also depends on your diagnosis (the reason for the removal of the uterus), your well-being, the presence or absence of complications.
How long does recovery take after hysterectomy?
Recovery after surgery can take several weeks:
- after abdominal hysterectomy: 4-6 weeks
- after vaginal hysterectomy: 3-4 weeks
- after laparoscopic hysterectomy: 2-4 weeks
You can leave the city no earlier than 3 weeks after the operation if you do not have a large abdominal stitch, or no earlier than 6 weeks after an abdominal hysterectomy (if you have a large abdominal stitch). The same applies to air travel.
How long can you not lift weights after removal of the uterus?
For at least another 6 weeks, you should not lift anything heavy, as this can lead to abdominal pain, smearing vaginal discharge, or even a hernia, which will have to be operated on again.
How long can you not have sex after removing the uterus?
You will have to refrain from sex for at least 6 weeks after the operation.
How long can you swim after removing the uterus?
Diet after hysterectomy
You can return to your normal diet immediately after you leave the hospital. But try to avoid foods that make you bloated (gas in the intestines) at first.
Suture after hysterectomy
After an abdominal hysterectomy, the suture on the skin of the abdomen can be quite large. It must be carefully looked after until complete healing.
If the sutures do not dissolve on their own, you will need to return to the hospital after a few days: your surgeon will tell you when the sutures can be removed after the operation. If the stitches should dissolve on their own (the surgeon will tell you this), then they usually dissolve 6 weeks after the operation.
In the first days after the operation, it will be necessary to additionally process the suture to reduce the risk of inflammation. Betadine, which can be found in a pharmacy, is suitable for this.
You can take a shower or bath without fear: the skin in the area of the seam can be gently washed with shower gel and then rinsed with water.
The skin around the seam may itch due to stretching: to relieve itching, gently lubricate the skin with lotion or cream.
Some women report that the skin around the seam "bakes" or vice versa, becomes numb. All these phenomena are also normal and usually disappear a few months after the operation.
Brown vaginal discharge after hysterectomy
After a hysterectomy, bleeding from the vagina is almost always observed: it can be dark brown, reddish, light brown or pink. All this is normal.
Discharge usually persists for several weeks after surgery: 4 to 6 weeks. In the first 2 weeks, the discharge will be most noticeable, and then it will become more and more scarce. The amount of discharge is individual, but almost always depends on physical activity: the more you move, the more discharge.
The discharge may have a peculiar smell and this is also normal. But if the discharge still smells unpleasant, then you need to contact a gynecologist. After removal of the uterus, local immunity of the vagina may be reduced, which is accompanied by a slightly increased risk of inflammation. A foul-smelling discharge will be the first sign that something is wrong.
If the discharge is plentiful, as with normal menstruation, or comes out with blood clots, then you should also consult a doctor. This symptom may indicate that one of the vessels is bleeding and without the help of a gynecologist, the bleeding will not stop.
Temperature after hysterectomy
In the first days after the operation, the body temperature may be slightly elevated. During this time, you will still be under the supervision of doctors and, if necessary, you will be prescribed antibiotics.
After being discharged home, you may also notice that the body temperature stays around 37C, or rises to 37C in the late afternoon. And that's okay. You should consult a doctor if the body temperature is above 37.5C.
Removal of the uterus and menopause
If during the hysterectomy not only the uterus, but also the ovaries were removed, then already in the first weeks after the operation you may notice symptoms of menopause: hot flashes, mood swings, excessive sweating, insomnia, etc. This is due to a sudden decrease in the level of female sex hormones in the blood: before they were produced by the ovaries, but now there are no ovaries. This condition is called surgical or artificial menopause.
Surgical menopause is no different from natural (when menopause occurs on its own), and yet, after surgery, menopause symptoms may be more pronounced. If you cannot cope with the symptoms of menopause on your own, consult a gynecologist. Your doctor may prescribe a course of hormone replacement therapy for you, which will help you move on to menopause more smoothly (the only exception is women who have had their uterus removed due to cancer, in which case hormones are contraindicated).
If only the uterus was removed during the operation, and the ovaries remained, then the only difference that you will notice after the operation is the absence of menstruation. At the same time, hormones will be produced in the ovaries, which means that there will be no other symptoms of menopause. However, it has been observed that even if the ovaries remain, the removal of the uterus "accelerates" the onset of menopause: in many women, the first symptoms of menopause (, sweating, mood swings, etc.) appear within the first 5 years after hysterectomy.
There is a whole section on our website dedicated to the problems of menopause:
What complications are possible after removal of the uterus?
Complications of a hysterectomy are rare, but you need to be aware of them in order to seek medical help in time.
In the first weeks or months after surgery, the following complications are possible:
- Inflammation of the wound: the skin around the seam becomes red, swollen, it hurts or pulsates a lot, the body temperature rises to 38 ° C and above, poor health, headaches, nausea are observed.
- Bleeding: After surgery, some blood vessels may open again, and blood begins to flow from them. In this case, abundant bloody discharge from the vagina appears. The blood is usually red or dark red in color and may come out in clots.
- Inflammation of the urethra or bladder: Some women experience pain or cramps during urination after the catheter is removed. This is due to mechanical damage to the mucous membranes by the urinary catheter. Usually, after 4-5 days the pain disappears. If the symptoms do not go away and get worse, then you need to see a doctor again.
- Thromboembolism: This is the blockage of blood vessels by blood clots, blood clots. To prevent this complication, it is recommended to get out of bed as soon as possible and start moving after the operation.
In the following months or years after surgery, the following complications are possible:
- The onset of menopause: even if the ovaries were not removed along with the uterus, menopause may occur after the operation. See Removal of the uterus and menopause.
- Omission of the walls of the vagina: manifested by the sensation of a foreign body in the vagina, incontinence of urine or feces. Our website has .
- Urinary incontinence: an unpleasant consequence of hysterectomy, which is most often associated with the prolapse of the anterior vaginal wall. Our website has .
- Chronic pain: This is a rare complication that can develop after any surgery. Chronic pain can last for years, impairing the quality of life. To cope with this problem, you need to contact a doctor who treats pain.
Is there a need to stay in intensive care?
Very often, patients ask me whether or not to be in the intensive care unit, many even insist on being under intensive observation. In general, the answer can be given as follows: in patients with a high risk of postoperative complications from the heart, lungs, and nervous system, staying in the intensive care unit is advisable. In patients who are not burdened with concomitant diseases, in the case when general anesthesia is calm and the patient tolerates it well, staying in the intensive care unit may take several hours.
When is general well-being restored?
On the 2nd day after the operation, I recommend gently sitting down in bed and getting up. If you feel dizzy, then it's best to stay in bed. If your health allows, you should move carefully. On the second day after the operation, you can visit the toilet on your own, move around the ward. For 3-4 days, the state of health is restored almost completely.
How much pain can bother after surgery?
At rest, patients usually report discomfort. There may be pain on movement. It can be sharp with sudden movements.
How is anesthesia administered after surgery?
On the first day after the operation, narcotic drugs are administered every few hours. For 2-3 days, I prescribe strong painkillers, usually in the afternoon and evening.
Can I use my own pain medication?
Yes, you can. The only exception is aspirin. If you took it before the operation, you can continue, if not, then you cannot take it without my appointment. Aspirin is a drug that causes excessive bleeding, and this can lead to bruising.
What can you eat after the operation?
There are no dietary restrictions due to the intervention itself. If you have chronic diseases such as cholelithiasis and chronic cholecystitis, and you have been on a diet, then, of course, you should continue to follow it. Be sure to follow the diet in the presence of diabetes. In this case, I think there should be no concessions.
When is the drain removed?
The drainage is removed 3-4 days after the operation. The Unovak drain can be removed 3-4 weeks after the operation.
Why does fluid accumulate in a wound?
During the operation, the lymphatic pathways are crossed, in connection with which the lymph enters directly into the wound. It takes time for the tissues to gradually begin to eliminate the fluid on their own, so punctures can be performed after the operation.
What to do if fluid accumulates after discharge?
I usually recommend that you go to your local doctor or nurse to perform a tap (recommendations for these are usually found on the back of the statement). If this procedure is not feasible or the patient can come for dressings, I prescribe dressings in our department.
How to treat a wound after surgery?
It is not necessary to specially treat the scar after discharge. To soften the scar or to eliminate crusts, you can use a baby cream. To reduce the scar, you can use Contractubex gel.
What is a fenestration ("hole")?
With abundant accumulation of fluid in the wound (more than 200 ml per day), the presence of infection, open drainage is recommended - making a hole in the skin of the axillary region. The accumulated liquid is evacuated to the outside. Within 3-4 weeks, it is necessary to keep the underarm area clean, put a clean (not necessarily sterile) diaper on.
The reproductive organs distinguish women from men. After surgical amputation of the ovaries, uterus, the representative of the weaker sex is actually deprived of sexual characteristics. Therefore, radical measures are used in cases where other methods of treatment are powerless. After the operation, the woman will have a difficult recovery period. To avoid negative consequences, it is very important to know what can and cannot be done during this period (for example, sunbathing, playing sports, etc.)
Recovery period
The process of returning a woman to a normal life after the removal of the uterus and ovaries can be divided into two stages: being in a medical institution and home recovery. The duration of rehabilitation depends on the method of the operation. If the surgical intervention was performed through the vagina or through an incision in the abdominal wall, then the patient is in the hospital for 8 to 10 days.
If a laparoscopic hysterectomy was used, then the woman will be discharged after 3-4 days. The following recommendations are observed during the first postoperative 24 hours:
- so that there is no stagnation of blood, the patient is forced to get out of bed a few hours or a day after the operation (laparotomy);
- after the elimination of the appendages and uterus, only a sparing diet is allowed: you can eat broths, pureed vegetables, drink weak tea;
- all women feel intense pain in the suture area and in the lower abdomen, so they must be prescribed painkillers (Ketonal).
The activity of a woman during the rehabilitation period helps to recover faster, reduces the risk of complications. After an open operation, the patient needs 6-8 weeks for rehabilitation. For a woman, there are certain recommendations on what to do during the recovery stage:
After the total removal of the ovaries, the uterus, many women experience post-castration syndrome. As a rule, the psycho-emotional state is disturbed in young patients. The symptoms of the syndrome include:
The syndrome disappears on its own as the body adapts to the absence of reproductive organs (2-3 months).
If a woman is positively disposed, then no drastic measures will have to be taken. Gradually, the body will adapt, the physical and emotional state will stabilize in order to live on.
Intimate life and sports
Sexual relations are allowed only 1.5-2 months after the removal of the appendages and / or uterus. Women fear that sexual desire will disappear, their intimate life will cease to be the same as it was before the amputation of the reproductive organs. These fears are unfounded.
All sensitive cells are located at the entrance to the vagina. Sexual life after removal of the uterus in some patients becomes much brighter, because they are no longer afraid of accidentally becoming pregnant.
Orgasm does not disappear anywhere, but pain during sex is not ruled out if the patient had a hysterectomy. In this case, after surgery, a scar remains on the vagina.
If a woman has undergone amputation of the appendages, dryness in the vagina, slight soreness may occur. This is due to the stoppage of estrogen production. What to do in such a situation? You can use special intimate lubricants (Divigel), increase the period of foreplay. In order to have a normal sexual life after removal of the ovaries, hormone replacement therapy is recommended (Zhanin, Klimonorm, etc.).
It is impossible to get pregnant after total removal of the uterus and ovaries. Menstruation also stops. Immediately after the amputation, for 10 days, the woman has spotting, which can be easily explained by the healing of the sutures.
If the operation went without complications, after 3 months you can try to play sports. It is recommended to do yoga, Pilates, body flex exercises. Simple Kegel exercises will help the patient prevent complications after the operation of the appendages and uterus:
- constipation;
- adhesions;
- haemorrhoids;
- blood clots;
- urinary incontinence;
- discomfort during intimacy.
How to do Kegel exercises correctly:
You can live after amputation of the ovaries and uterus, as before, the main thing is to follow the instructions of doctors: take medications, eat right and distribute the load.
Mode and diet
Immediately after surgery to remove the uterus and ovaries, you must go on a diet with restriction of certain foods. After anesthesia, bloating, intestinal dysfunction, and indigestion occur. In addition, after amputation of the appendages, the hormonal background changes. The body breaks down fats more slowly, so women are rapidly gaining excess weight.
To maintain your normal weight, you can not eat:
You can not eat legumes (beans, peas, lentils, cabbage, grapes and radishes). These products provoke flatulence and bloating. Alcoholic and carbonated drinks, strong coffee and tea are prohibited.
If you choose the right products for the daily menu, the body will quickly recover. To save weight, you can eat:
After the operation, dehydration should not be allowed, so women should drink plenty of fluids (green tea, fruit drink, compote, decoctions of medicinal plants). Coffee can be replaced with chicory.
You can eat in small portions 6-7 times a day. To keep the weight the same, you can reduce the portion size. Weight will remain normal if you follow a diet for 2 to 4 months after surgery.
General rules for the regime:
At first, a woman will have to get used to living by the new rules, but do not be afraid, over time, the body will return to normal.
Consequences and complications of the operation
Disability after a hysterectomy is not given, so women continue to live normal lives. But, as with any operation, early or late complications are possible. When the ovaries or uterus are removed, the first possible complication: adhesions. They are formed in 90% of cases.
If adhesions have formed, then unpleasant symptoms will follow:
- aching pain in the abdomen;
- violation of urination;
- difficulty with defecation;
To prevent the formation of adhesions, antibiotics (Azithromycin), blood thinners (Ascorutin) are prescribed. For prevention, in the first 24 hours, you can make turns on your side. Sometimes electrophoresis with Lidaza or Longidaza is used.
- bleeding;
- cystitis;
- thromboembolism;
- wound infection.
One of the most common late complications is vaginal prolapse. The more voluminous a woman had an operation, the higher the risk of damage to the ligamentous apparatus of the vagina.
For prevention, it is necessary to do Kegel exercises and limit the lifting of weights in the first 2 months after the operation. Since it is extremely uncomfortable to live with such a complication, in severe cases, plastic surgery and fixation of the vaginal ligaments are performed.
Other late consequences that prevent a full life:
- Urinary incontinence. Due to lax ligaments and low estrogen levels after spaying.
- Fistulous passages at the seams. To eliminate the pathology, doctors are forced to perform an additional operation.
After the removal of the reproductive organs, menopause occurs earlier by 5 years. Symptoms appear after 2 weeks:
- profuse sweating;
- emotional instability;
- the appearance of wrinkles on the face, skin of the hands and neck;
- flushes of heat;
- cardiopalmus;
- dryness of the mucous membrane of the vagina;
- fragility of nails or hair;
- urinary incontinence when laughing or coughing;
- decreased libido.
Living with early menopause is difficult, especially for young women who might still have children. But to lose heart and plunge into a depressive state about the bygone youth is not worth it.
Modern drugs (hormonal pills, homeopathic remedies containing phytoestrogens) effectively eliminate the signs of menopause and facilitate its course.
To prevent the serious consequences of a hysterectomy or oophorectomy, it is necessary to follow the instructions of the attending physician and undergo an examination by a gynecologist every 6 months.
Losing a uterus does not mean ceasing to be a woman. Sometimes diseases that require the removal of the reproductive organs are so serious that the operation means release and healing.
Abdominal surgery is a method of surgical treatment, the implementation of which is accompanied by the destruction of the protective barrier of the abdominal cavity or sternum. After such an intervention, the patient requires a long recovery, which allows not only to gradually return to the usual way of life, but also to reduce the risk of complications. Recovery after abdominal surgery requires compliance with certain rules regarding the diet, features of suture processing and other methods of rehabilitation.
Conventionally, rehabilitation is divided into several periods:
- early: lasts from the first minutes after the intervention of surgeons to the removal of sutures (up to 10 days);
- late: until discharge from the hospital (1-2 weeks);
- remote: lasts until full recovery.
Separately, it is possible to single out the mode of motor activity observed after the operation. These are strict bed, bed, ward and free modes. The duration of the recovery stages depends on the complexity of the surgical intervention, the immune status, the age and general health of the person, as well as how long the suture heals.
The recovery period after surgery begins in the postoperative ward of a medical institution. During the first hours and days in the body, such disorders as the residual effect of anesthesia, emotional stress, pain in the suture area, as well as hypokinesia are observed - a temporary violation of the functioning of the respiratory system associated with a violation of the integrity of the chest. Strict adherence to all the doctor's recommendations will help speed up the recovery of the body in the first days.
In the early period of rehabilitation after abdominal surgery, the following recommendations are observed:
- The patient is in a clean and well-ventilated room with moderate lighting.
- The position of the person depends on which part of the body the operation was performed on. If it was accompanied by an opening of the chest, then the patient is in an elevated position. After spinal surgery, the person should lie flat.
- In the first hours after surgery, the patient may feel pain in the suture area. In this case, the doctor may prescribe painkillers to the patient. Cooling compresses (ice wrapped in cotton cloth) may also be used to relieve pain. The cause of discomfort in the area is often a tight bandage. To reduce pain in the patient, the surgeon can weaken it.
- The physical activity of the patient is resumed under the supervision of a doctor. Moderate and regular movements after surgery can avoid pressure ulcers and the development of thromboembolism.
During the first days, the patient's condition (results of blood and urine tests, temperature after abdominal surgery) is carefully monitored. Alarming symptoms include signs of intoxication, impaired coordination and thinking, convulsions, high body temperature. With these symptoms, the patient needs urgent medical attention.
How long does the seam heal after abdominal surgery?
The seam after abdominal surgery, the healing of which takes several days or even weeks, requires special attention to itself. The exact period of healing of sutures after surgery depends on the patient's age, the presence of chronic diseases, immune status, body weight and blood supply to the area of the body, the integrity of which has been compromised. Also, the duration of the healing period of the suture is affected by the degree of compliance with measures to prevent infection. If the suture site becomes inflamed as a result of infection, the healing period will increase significantly.
How long does a stitch take to heal? In this case, everything depends on the characteristics of the surgical intervention. For example, after the removal of appendicitis, the healing period takes at least a week. After removal of the pelvic organs in women, the healing time of the sutures is 10-12 days. With extensive abdominal operations, the wound can heal for more than two weeks.
How long the stitches heal after abdominal surgery also depends on how carefully the patient follows the doctor's recommendations. Moderate physical activity will speed up the recovery, due to which the blood supply to the area of the body injured by surgical instruments is normalized. At the same time, the abuse of physical activity can lead to divergence of the postoperative wound with all the ensuing consequences.
How long the suture heals also depends on the use of topical agents - ointments, creams and gels for accelerated wound healing. Such drugs are used only according to the scheme prescribed by the doctor.
During the first weeks, the patient wears a bandage on the postoperative wound. In no case should the affected area be wetted before removing the bandage. To prevent the seams from getting wet when taking a shower and other hygiene procedures, a waterproof patch allows. If the dressing becomes dirty or torn, it must be replaced. Only an experienced nurse can change the bandage after surgery.
What can you eat after abdominal surgery?
Nutrition after abdominal surgery is another integral part of the rehabilitation period after surgery. In the first days of recovery, the patient can only consume mineral water without gas or unsweetened tea. Drinking should be frequent, and the liquid itself should be taken in small sips.
Nutrition during the rehabilitation period depends on the specifics of the surgical intervention. Patients in need of recovery are prescribed a zero therapeutic diet in three variations - 0A, 0B, 0B. The diet is adjusted taking into account the specifics of the surgical intervention. So, the diet after abdominal surgery to remove the pelvic organs in women involves the use of liquid or semi-liquid food, which avoids excessive stress on the intestines. The use of cereals, lean meat, sea fish and a moderate amount of walnuts allows you to recover from heavy blood loss. If the patient has any questions about what to eat, he should consult a doctor.
Return to the usual way of life
After discharge from the hospital, the patient should not forget to follow the recommendations of the doctor. In the first months after surgery, intense physical activity, weight lifting, hypothermia and sexual activity are prohibited if a gynecological operation was performed. As for the use of traditional medicine to speed up recovery, this issue should be discussed with the doctor.
The need for general anesthesia during surgery is obvious. However, such an effect on the body does not pass without a trace and may be accompanied by complications of varying severity. In each case, not only the doctors, but also the patient himself depends on the speed of recovery after the operation. So that the effects of anesthesia do not have a long and negative effect, you should pay attention to nutrition. The patient needs to remember that no matter how good he feels, he should eat and drink only what the doctor allows.
After the operation, you must listen to the recommendations of the doctor and keep a diet
After the operation, which was performed under general anesthesia, the human body is restored based on factors such as age, type of operation, heredity, general health indicators, and the presence of chronic diseases. So, if the surgical intervention was long and complicated, then, consequently, the patient was in an unconscious state for a long time. In each case, anesthetic drugs or their combination, as well as the dose and method of anesthesia are selected strictly individually. Therefore, nutrition in the postoperative period may have varying degrees of restrictions for different patients.
A diet after surgery is needed because patients in this period often develop an acute deficiency of vitamins, protein, as well as dehydration and a tendency to acidosis. Following the recommendations on what you can eat and drink in the first few hours and even days after general anesthesia will provide the body with an important metabolic correction.
Thanks to a reasonable approach to the issue of nutrition, the patient's body receives the energy necessary for wound healing (operational) and as many nutrients as it needs for its physiological needs. If the surgical intervention concerned the organs of the esophagus or intestines, a more strict and sparing diet is prescribed.
Your body needs healthy food to recover.
In any case, the first days after anesthesia, it is strictly forbidden to use products such as:
- whole milk;
- drinks containing gas;
- vegetable fiber;
- concentrated syrups with sugar.
Nutrition Features
During surgery on the esophagus, stomach or intestines, the first 2-4 days you can not drink water and eat food orally (through the mouth). During this period, the patient is shown an isotonic solution of NaCl (sodium chloride) and a glucose solution (5%), you can use "tube feeding". After this period, the patient is shown a sparing diet, which is gradually tightened:
- at first only liquid food (2-4 days);
- then semi-liquid dishes are introduced into the diet;
- mashed food is gradually introduced.
Immediately after the operation, the patient is allowed only liquid food.
After general anesthesia, a diet is necessary even if the operation was simple and lasted less than half an hour. If the anesthesiologist has not prescribed a tightening of the diet, it will be possible to drink water no earlier than an hour after anesthesia. At first, the patient is allowed to take only a few sips of pure plain water. Water should be filtered, bottled or boiled and must be at room temperature. With good fluid tolerance, the amount of water drunk at a time is gradually increased. 5 hours after anesthesia, in the absence of nausea, vomiting, bloating, you can eat light food.
After the operation, unless otherwise recommended by the attending physician, the following diet is allowed:
- broths from white poultry meat (turkey, chicken);
- low-fat pureed soups;
- jelly;
- low-fat yogurts;
- mousses;
- boiled rice porridge.
You can eat and drink after anesthesia only in small portions, but often (up to 7 times a day). How long the patient should adhere to a sparing diet, the doctor decides, based on the complexity of the operation and the characteristics of the patient's digestive system.
Recovery after anesthesia
After surgery, with a decrease in the action of anesthetics, the body gradually restores its functions. Some patients recover from anesthesia easily, without discomfort or disorientation, while others experience pain of varying intensity, nausea, and confusion. It is impossible to predict how the patient will feel at the end of the operation, so the choice of diet is individual in each case.
The duration and severity of the diet depends on the human body.
Side effects of anesthesia sometimes persist for a long time even with mild forms of surgery. However, the patient needs to drink fluids and eat, as the body needs nutrients to recover. At first, you can receive support artificially (through a probe or a dropper), but the faster the patient begins to eat on his own, the faster his brain begins to positively tune in to recovery. Therefore, in the absence of other recommendations, no later than 2 hours after coming out of anesthesia, several sips of water should be taken.
You can drink water in the first hours after the operation in small portions with an interval of 20-30 minutes. If the water is well tolerated, even if there is some discomfort, you can eat a spoonful of broth. When leaving anesthesia, the first day, muscle control and even coordination of movements are often beyond control, so patients require constant monitoring and care. Near the patient around the clock should be health workers for care and feeding.
In some cases, the patient's relatives can care for him after anesthesia. This decision is made by the attending physician. However, relatives of the patient are strictly forbidden to give him liquids to drink and eat anything without the permission of the doctor.
Solid food after anesthesia
Foods such as meat, mushrooms, fish, and a wide range of vegetables are necessary for every human body to function properly. It is necessary to introduce them into the diet of a patient who has undergone a surgical operation under general anesthesia. This should be done as carefully and individually as possible. Each patient is a special case and needs a competent approach and support of specialists, both before and after the operation.
At the end of the first week after surgery, you can try introducing solid foods into the diet.
Already during the first week after the end of the operation, most patients are recommended to gradually introduce solid food into the diet, the amount of which can initially be limited to 30-50 g per day. Expansion of the diet contributes to the normalization of the gastrointestinal tract. On the psychological side, a patient who can safely chew, for example, a piece of boiled fish or meat, in the absence of nausea and vomiting, as well as problems with peristalsis, begins to better believe in his recovery.