Surgical Recovery: Post-Op Care, Nutrition & Complications

Surgical recovery requires strict adherence to activity restrictions, specialized liquid or soft diets, and proactive monitoring for post-operative complications.

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IV solution in a patient hand with IV machine

Side Effects of Saline Drip After Surgery

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Matthew Fox, MD

Surgery is accompanied by large fluid shifts. Blood can be lost from the operation, and water is lost through urine, evaporation out of the body and respiration. Fluids are given during surgery to counter the loss of fluid during the operation.