The Effect of Early Mobilization and Fluid Consumption on Bowel Movements After Cholecystectomy

At the 4th hour postoperatively, the patients in the tea group were first mobilized after drinking 200 ml of tea (black tea 2 g, caffeine amount: 45-55 mg/150 ml) within 15 minutes. A thermos cup is used to prevent the heat loss of the beverage. Patients were supported by the investigator for early mobilization from the 4th hour after surgery. After the surgery, the first mobilization of the patients is in the form of walking in the patient room of 10 meters (5 meters going and 5 meters returning). According to Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols, it is aimed for the patient to walk for at least 2 hours after surgery.

At the 4th hour postoperatively, the patients in the tea group were first mobilized after drinking 200 ml of coffee (ınstant coffee 2 g, caffeine amount: 60/80 mg/150 ml) within 15 minutes. A thermos cup is used to prevent the heat loss of the beverage. Patients were supported by the investigator for early mobilization from the 4th hour after surgery. After the surgery, the first mobilization of the patients is in the form of walking in the patient room of 10 meters (5 meters going and 5 meters returning). According to Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols, it is aimed for the patient to walk for at least 2 hours after surgery.

At the 4th hour postoperatively, the patients in the tea group were first mobilized after drinking 200 ml of warm water (37 centigrade) within 15 minutes. A thermos cup is used to prevent the heat loss of the beverage. Patients were supported by the investigator for early mobilization from the 4th hour after surgery. After the surgery, the first mobilization of the patients is in the form of walking in the patient room of 10 meters (5 meters going and 5 meters returning). According to Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols, it is aimed for the patient to walk for at least 2 hours after surgery.

The first mobilization and oral intake of the patients in the control group started at the 8th hour.