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Gastric Band Procedure
After the Procedure
After the surgery, patients are closely monitored in the Recovery Area until they can be discharged. It is important that the patient is mobile as soon as possible in order to help prevent blood clots and respiratory problems. The surgical team will be available to assess progress and decide when the patient can be discharged from the clinic, which is usually about 2 hours later.
Patients will be given detailed instructions regarding dietary guidelines, a prescription for liquid painkillers and instructions on other aspects of their post-procedure care at the time of discharge. All patients must go home with, and be accompanied by a responsible adult for the first 24 hours after surgery.
Immediately after the operation, patients can have sips of water or suck on ice cubes. The day after the operation, patients can take more fluids, but they should be mostly water. Patients should only take a small amount at a time. In addition to water, patients can also consume liquids such as soup broth, clear juices and Jello.
RecoveryGastric Band References:
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4. Data on file, Allergan, Inc. October 2006.
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