Nutrition Diet: When can you start drinking after gastric sleeve surgery?
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According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), dehydration is a leading cause of readmission for bariatric patients. Understanding **when can you start drinking after gastric sleeve surgery?** is critical for a safe recovery and long-term success, requiring a careful progression through different liquid stages to protect the healing stomach pouch.
