Question:
Did anyone get a funny feeling when drinking post op?

It feeels like gas being pushed around, even if i sip very slowly. I think it happens most with cool liquids. Warm tea is not as bad. Will this go away?? I am two weeks post op and dont want to drink much.    — Gail M. (posted on March 1, 2001)

March 1, 2001
I remember being warned about drinking through straws. Everything is still new for you, it all gets better and easier with time.
   — Cindy H.

March 1, 2001
Hi Gail, I am 5 weeks post op. I had this exact same problem with water. I can sayit is better now. I rarely feel any pain when drinking water (unless I take too big a swallow). My advice..experiment with different temperatures of water. One day ice water may work..the next day not. I also added lemon..which did help. Don't forget about crystal light, diet koolaid, and there is a new product out called diet ice. All of these are sugar free and should be ok as water substitutes..check with your surgeon. Don't worry though. It does get better. Meanwhile..sip sip sip. :)
   — Eva C.