6 days out

its been 6 days from surgery and im having trouble with my liquids . every sip I take its like eating food that u know your so full and cant eat anything else . I here this is normal and have been  told so but boy its hard. I was not expecting this , but I guess this is just the fun part lol!! I know it gets easier with each passing day so I know I have to be  patient but its really hard . ok I guess I've rambled enough for the day ill check back in soon

by for now

It will get better, hang in there.  Way to go on your surgery!

I had surgery the same day. I have had just as much trouble getting liquids down as you if not more and I found that drinking hot decaffeinated tea with splenda has made it SO much better. After about a day of just drinking that, I started craving water finally and now am able to get flavored water down wonderfully.

Try your hardest to not get dehydrated! 

I know this is tough. I've been in SO much pain. Especially on my left side.

It can only get better from here on out..... Right?

-M

It seems that hot decaf tea has been the only liquid that I'm able to tolerate. I had my surgery 10/13, but had setbacks from complications, so I am behind in my food progression. Hopefully it will get better.

well its 9 days out now and things r getting better everyday . I am able to drink just about anything without to much trouble . I was having drinking to protein but that's getting easier too . last night I had some broth and that was the best thing a ever eat lol . Monday starts puree foods and so looking forward to that . ill check back soon 

warm was way easier for me than cold or even room temp.  When do you see your surgeon again?  There is such a thing as a stricture where nothing much goes down.  You don't want one of those.

Hydration is a full-time job right now, and your body doesn't care how hard it is.  Your goal today and every day is a minimum of 64oz.  Try different flavors and temperatures.  I hated everything, but found peace with green koolaid and splenda.  I don't even know how that flavor came to mind, but I thought it worth a try.

I HOPE THIS IS NOT A STUMBLING BLOCK FOR ME......

I found ice chips and sf popsicles also helped as only a little bit went down at a time.  It takes a while for your internal swelling to subside.  It does get better!!

Judy

Ice cold water was what worked for me.  I couldnt stomach warm or room temp for a few weeks.  Try any and all, and sip sip sip.  It will get better.  I can gulp a few sips at a time now at 4+ months.