You will have a swallow study to ensure there is no leak.
The first sips will be small sips of water, in 30cc medicine cups.
Record your fluid intake while you are in the hospital, this will help get into the habit of recording your intake at home.
Once you can tolerate water, you can have clear liquid such as broth, unsweetened gelatin, popsicles. Drink the liquids slowly so you don't put pressure on the new opening of your stomach pouch.
Once you have tolerated the clear liquid diet, the next step will be to advance you to a full liquid diet prior to going home.
