Most patients walk the same day or next morning after laparoscopic GI surgery. Short walks reduce clotting risk and help the gut wake up. Rest when tired, but avoid long bed rest.
Gentle walking is usually encouraged early after laparoscopic surgery
Diet usually starts light — clear fluids, then soft foods — as advised for your specific procedure. Wound sites should stay clean and dry; mild bruising around ports is common and usually settles over a few days.
Clean, dry wound care helps port sites heal smoothly
Call the clinic if you develop fever, increasing redness or discharge at a port site, severe pain not eased by prescribed medicine, persistent vomiting, or shortness of breath.
