Question:
I am 1 week post-op and almost anything I drink hurts?

I am following the rules and taking very small, slow, sips and making sure the liquids are not extreme cold or hot but I get a pain in my chest to my stomach that slowly subsides after each drink but it is frustrating because #1- I need to get my liquids in and #2- I am thirsty!! Can someone please help me with this? p.s.- no real problem with the foods (applesauce,yogurt,popsicles,soups)    — SassySamara (posted on August 29, 2003)

August 29, 2003
Hi..week one is tough but I found that the warmer liquids went down better then the cold ones..I couldn't drink cold liquids for almost one month...Take it slow and try room temp..good luck
   — PWEBB0716

August 29, 2003
I am 4 days post-op and am using a baby spoon to sip/eat everything. The baby spoon was part of the bariartic surgeon's gift bag when I was released from the hospital and has really come in handy. I find that my sips are still too large without it. This seems to really help in the amount of hurt in swallowing. Also I'm finding warm clear broths with some soy sauce added is much, much more palatable than anything straight out of a can. The salty taste is very soothing as it goes down. I also find ice chips extremely soothing.
   — Ro R.

August 30, 2003
I had the very same thing no one could give me any real answers, all I can tell you it will pass,I promise, and you will be drinking great after awhile, i am 9 months and never have a problem with anything. good luck and hang in there.
   — terri R.