Question:
I AM 9 DAYS POST OP AND SO THIRSTY.
What do you do to control the thirst. A sip of water, juice or anything elese does nothing to quench my thirst. I am dying to take a big gulp. MY dr says 1 ounce every 5 minutes. I just finished a whole sugar free popsicle in 5 minutes. That seemed to control the thirst. But is a whole popsicle too much? What do u do when your dying for a GIANT gulp of water. I want to cry. — christina L. (posted on May 21, 2003)
May 20, 2003
Hi, I'm at the same point (surgery date 5-12) as you and experiencing the
same thing. I am thirsty and bumming out about the little tiny sips. I
devour the popsicles. I am thinking of getting a hawaiian ice machine
because somehow the popsicles seem to go down much easier than the water.
Today seems a little better though-can take larger sips. 5 minutes for a
popsicle-sounds about right by my standards. Good luck to you.
— [Deactivated Member]
May 20, 2003
I went through that initially as well. However, it does get better. Was
very dehydrated the first month but kept sipping. Popsicles do work and
seemed to be about the only liquid I could keep down. It took me close to
four months before I was able to take a good "gulp" of water. It
felt great. Everybody is different, you may take less time. Good luck,
and keep sipping that water.
— Rhonda V.
May 20, 2003
I remember the thirst. I sipped constantly. I also keep a cup of ice
around for a change. I loved crushed ice and would just let it melt in my
mouth. I still do and my surgery was 8/2/02. Just keep sipping, it will
pass.
— Lora T.
May 20, 2003
I remember the thirst, it does get better! Try sucking on ice or swishing
water in your mouth before you swallow it. I promise this does pass and you
will be able to take larger sips soon. Hang in there!
— Becky F.
May 21, 2003
This too shall pass...
My doctor allowed my to have Gatorade. It was the only thing that helped
me get through that period without getting dehydrated. I poured it into a
small cup with A LOT of crushed ice (sort of like a slushie). I would sip
it slowly...crunching on the ice as I sipped. It helped me the most,
however it didn't make it completely go away. With time you start to drink
more and before you know it, the thirstiness is gone. Don't get too
discouraged. It does get better...I promise!
— Renee B.
May 21, 2003
Christina,
Grab a straw and your water, sit back and nurse it, I was a big water
drinker pre-op and thought oh man I won't be able to drink allot of water
post op, wrong, I drink so much just as much as I did pre-op....
Hope the thrist goes away..
— tannedtigress
May 21, 2003
a whole sugar-free, popcicle is not too much in one sitting. In fact, eat
as many as you like - they are considered a liquid and not a food. If they
keep you hydrated - go for it! Never heard the 1 ounce every five minutes
before, but if he/she says to...I sucked on ice a lot to keep my mouth and
throat wet until I could drink more. Didn't take long at all either until
I could. Congrats on a successful surgery!
— [Deactivated Member]
May 21, 2003
Girl, get you a straw and sip CONSTANTLY. You can sip often not just every
5 minutes. It won't hurt you or your pouch, darlin just don't gulp.
— Egyptianeyesdiva
May 21, 2003
Yikes...a straw? I would not recommend that because of the air it allows
you to take in. A popsicle is a great way and I eat them every day...at
least 3. Have you tried Crystal lite or something like it? When you put
into words ... 1 oz every 5 minutes, it doesn't seem like much and was my
limitation for the 2 days in the hospital. But when you add that up over an
hour, it's 12 ozs.
I think the others had good suggestions in using ice to help out also.
good luck!
— Diane S.
May 22, 2003
Christina, I remember those days,,,I was so thristy and would give anything
to take a few bigs gulps,,but my little pouch would'nt let me,,,All I can
tell you is to take it one day at a time, and just do what you can,,,it
WILL get easier,,,I am 13 months post op,,,and have lost 180 pounds,,,and
still can't drink alot, but enough to be satisfied,,,These few months of
hard times will be soooo worth it!! Good luck,,,Susie
— Susie R.
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