The most important things in the first week after surgery are to keep your stools soft, drink adequate amounts of fluid (at least 64 oz. / day), and eat foods that are easily digested (oatmeal, scrambled eggs, fruit, rice, yogurt, etc) and nothing too greasy or spicy. It is common to be a little nauseated for the first couple days after surgery – this can be from left-over anesthesia effects, pain meds, the surgery itself, or a combination of all … Continue reading Postop Care – The next 6-12 weeks