Question:
When will I be able to drink more than an ounce?

Pre-op I was a big drinker...at least 2/3 of a gallon of water a day. Now Im incredibly thirsty and until the pouch heals Im limited to 1-2 oz of water at a time. And none of the fail-safes help, I've tried popsickles, icechips, snowcones etc..not even fruit juices (unsweetened of course) help. I just want to guzzle a huge, cold bottle of water. When will I be able to do this again?    — donna O. (posted on May 2, 2003)

May 2, 2003
Hello. I am 10 days post op today. Somethings, just take time & patience!!!! If, you tried to guzzle water, right now, you would have terrible pain. Just take small sips, often. I have, also, found that brushing my teeth more often does help. Hope this helps. Hugs, Karen Corkran
   — [Deactivated Member]

May 2, 2003
When I was a new post-op I could drink about 50 ounces a day - one tiny sip at a time. I sipped constantly. I drank about 40 ouces of V8 every day (I was on full liquids for the week after I left the hospital). I took a sip about every 30 seconds, it seemed. But I stayed nicely hydrated. However, the dry mouth was a problem for several weeks - I think it is a post-anesthesia problem.
   — Patty_Butler

May 2, 2003
Donna, I remember that feeling well! I was the same way- could drink a bathtub of water everyday- so needless to say it was hard to adjust soon after surgery! lol It will take time, surely but slowly you will be able to drink more and more. After a few more weeks or months, you could drink quite a few ounces at a time, and by 6 months I could drink normally again. I can never "gulp" as I once used to, but pretty close! Goodluck to you!
   — Lezlie Y.

May 2, 2003
Donna, I remember that feeling well! I was the same way- could drink a bathtub of water everyday- so needless to say it was hard to adjust soon after surgery! lol It will take time, surely but slowly you will be able to drink more and more. After a few more weeks or months, you could drink quite a few ounces at a time, and by 6 months I could drink normally again. I can never "gulp" as I once used to, but pretty close! Goodluck to you!
   — Lezlie Y.