Question:
im 5days post op and when i drink liquids i get bad chest pains is that normal?

   — mistical (posted on May 18, 2010)

May 18, 2010
Are you drinking too fast? You need to make sure you are drinking very small sips slowly. The same thing happens to me if I drink too quickly. Try to slow down a little and see if that helps. Good Luck!
   — kirbgo

May 18, 2010
I totally agree with the poster above. Take small sips and take them slowly. Another thing I thought of is what is the temperature of what you are trying to drink? When our pouches are brand new they may hurt if you drink something real cold. Hot too probably although I haven't seen as much of that. So make sure whatever it is that you are drinking isn't real cold also and see if those things help. Just so you know, I am 10 years post op and still can get pain if I drink too much cold stuff at one time so you are normal! Hang in there and welcome to the loser's side!!!
   — Kellye C.

May 18, 2010
I agree with above posts... baby steps! No straws!!! Just let the liquid slide down your throat. No gulping allowed :) Good Luck!!!
   — fortywhat2

May 18, 2010
Im two weeks post op and had the same problem. I had to remind myself to take small small sips and room temp is best for me. Good luck
   — Regireg

May 19, 2010
i have nothing new to say =P i too think you are taking to big of drinks... small sips. I think maybe u are swallowing too much air. i had the same problem if i drank too much or too quickly.. best wishes.
   — callen3640

May 19, 2010
o wow thank u so much for everyones answers i will try to slow down on the amount and the temp might also help because if i drink warm broth it does not bother me thanks agin
   — mistical