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Nil by Mouth (NBM) (Easy Read)

Information for patients, carers and relatives

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Easy Read webpage

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Your operation

You have been told you can not eat. You might be waiting for an operation or unwell

Eating

You can not eat. This include chewing gum or sucking on sweets.
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Drinking

You can not drink. This includes sips of water.

Smoking & vaping

You can not smoke or vape.

Medicines

You need a plan about how to have your usual medicines
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Food and water

And a plan about how you will get food and water.

Feeding

You might need support from a drip or tube feeding.

Dietitian

You might need to see a dietitian.
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Speech and language therapy

You might need to see a speech and language therapist.

Support

The hospital team will support you and make a plan.

Ask questions

Please ask if you have any questions about eating and drinking.
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Learning Disability and Autism Team

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  • Developed by: Developed by: Kathleen Smith • Quality Improvement Clinician for Learning Disability and Autism. All images / Resources Copyright © LYPFT easyonthei
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