clotting injection and wear the compression stockings . Medication for pain and nausea will continue , and will be given as tablets .
It is important that you get up and move around as soon as you are able , so you will be encouraged to walk around the ward .
In Hospital
Your surgeon and nurse specialist will see you , as will your dietitian and physiotherapist . If required , a social worker or psychologist is available .
Day Two
All your medication should now be taken by mouth , perhaps crushed or in liquid form . Your diet will progress to a puree diet ( see nutrition information section ). You should aim to slowly drink at least 1 to 1.5 litres of fluids over the day .
Walking will be encouraged , aiming for a minimum of 4 short walks during the day . You will continue to receive an anti-clotting injection , and to wear the compression stockings .
Most patients , if they are progressing well , will be able to go home on this day . Dietary advice on a pureed diet is provided in the nutrition information section . Your drain will be removed if you are going home today .
Day Three
If you did not leave hospital the previous day , preparations will take place for this today . You will remain on very small amounts of pureed diet for 3 weeks ( about 100ml per serving ), and your drain will be removed . Walking as much as possible , and deep breathing exercises will be encouraged .
Initially patients start on liquids before moving to a pureed diet , in order to allow the stomach to heal . Several weeks after Gastric Sleeve surgery , patients progress to eating three small meals a day . Entree sized meals are enough to produce a sensation of fullness . This makes it easier for patients to limit the amount they eat .
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