Thanks for all the replies,
I'm sipping Water and it takes me about 1 hr to get down 4 oz. I have managed to get only 4 oz of Protein down a day. I'm taking pain meds every 4-6 hour.
They did an esophogram before relieving me from the surgery center. Called the dr. waiting for them to call me back.
The pain does seem to worsen in the afternoon. I'll try the heating pad. I've been eating sf popsicles to help with swelling. When I eat applesauce it's with a baby spoon and very little. I'm following the dr diet, just not able to drink enough. I can't wait for the hour that I feel good.
Nice to know I'm not alone and others have similar problems.