Endoscopic Staple Diverticulostomy Slideshow #12 of 12
by Dr. Christopher Chang, last modified on 4/12/21
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You will remain in the post-anesthesia care unit for a few hours to make sure you are doing well. For the rest of the day, you will only be allowed sips of clear liquids to take your meds. By tomorrow morning, you can start a clear liquid diet and progressively eat anything you want as tolerated. More details found here.
If you live far away, you will be admitted into the hospital given the distance. Otherwise, if you live locally, you will be discharged home the same day as surgery.
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