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Diet: Start with clear liquids like soda, clear soup, popsicles
and juice. Your child will need to slowly go from clear liquids
to food over a 24-hour time span. Some types of surgery may need
to have the diet go from liquids to food even more slowly.
Nausea and Vomiting: This is very common after
surgery. If vomiting happens after giving clear liquids, do not
give your child anything to eat or drink for at least one hour
and then try again. Then, give your child small amounts of clear
liquid, like an ounce (one or two Tablespoons) every half hour
two times. If there is no more nausea or vomiting, increase the
amount of clear liquid you give your child.
Sleepiness and Feeling Light-Headed: This is
very common. This should pass within 24 hours. While your child
feels sleepy and light-headed, keep your child’s activities
quiet.
Activity: You will be told what types of activity
your child may do. This will depend on the type of surgery your
child has had.
Urination: Most children will urinate (“pee”)
within eight hours after going home from the hospital. If your
child has not urinated, call your child’s surgeon.
Pain: You will be told what medicine to give
your child for pain. It is also important to help your child
deal with pain by keeping your child relaxed and focused on other
activities.
Sore Throat: This is common after anesthesia.
Offering your child cool, clear liquids will make a sore throat
hurt less.
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