Haha, that makes me feel better that I am not the only one using a sippy cup.

Hi, I am also five days post-op. I am sorry to hear your Dr's orders! I am going back Thurs- just one full week. But I am self-employed so I just have to. The only issue will be drinking all day but I can do that. I am a little weak, so we'll see. I've yet to fall asleep during the day though, which I am sure is a good sign. I've struggled with the gas pain too, but like you, it is getting better each day. I like the baby sippy cup idea. I am drinking from what I would think of as an adult sippy cup! Like the spoon idea, also. I will definitely do that. What kind of job do you have? I am thinking it must be somewhat physical for your Dr to order three weeks off.

Oh, I just looked at your profile which says you are a PT- no wonder! I am sorry you will have to deal with this! I am a therapist in private practice so I don't have to move at all! Just need to stay alert and drink throughout sessions. Good luck and stay in touch!

splashdancer ... lucky you to have your own practice!! i work in a busy sub-acute rehab center and it seems like we tend to admidt the heavy duty stroke patients.. so its probably good my doc is not letting me go back too soon. i also tend to overdue it normally so i need someone to put the stops on for me! Luckily at my job we are always drinking from water bottles so it won't be odd when i am always sipping....I also had a drain from the surgery and maybe thats why he is keeping me off longer too... I am gaining strength and getting use to eating/drinking a sip/bite every 5 min or so. I started this at 240 and this morning i was 212... i am so happy that i am eating so little and do not have those hunger pains... i will friend you thanks for the reply good luck to you when u go back to work!!

Haha, that makes me feel better that I am not the only one using a sippy cup.

Haha, that makes me feel better that I am not the only one using a sippy cup.

I love my sippy cup... i always want to gulp and it makes me unable to ...just hope i can outgrow the sippy cup by christmas or i will look really funny at my jobs christmas party!!!