After confirmation of the peristalsis recovery, liquid diet was supplied. Semi-liquid diet was considered suitable for patients after report of flatus. For pain control, patients were given patient-controlled anesthesia (PCA) or short-acting drugs according to their own aspirations. Prophylactic ...
On hospital day 3, we removed the nasogastric tube and she began a clear liquid diet. By day 8, her pain had resolved and she was eating a general diet with normal return of bowel function. Her white blood cell count returned to normal. She was dism...