Nursing staff will help you get situated into your room.
--You will have a patient controlled analgesic pump (PCA), so that you yourself can administer a pre-set dose of pain medication.
--Staff members will get you out of bed and walking around the hospital floor about 4-6 hours after your surgery.
--You will still get fluids through your IV.
--You will continue your breathing exercises.
--You will not be able to eat or drink till the next morning after your 'Swallow Study test'
