Had surgery yesterday, every time I take a sip of water now..

[gdc 1]

Is it normal because its still this early? I had the surgery done yesterday (7/22). When I try to sip anything now, as soon as it hits my stomach, it starts hurting and feels like its cramping or rolling around.

Is there anything to be worried about?

[Nelly S. 1]

Hi!

Congratulations on your surgery. I had mine 17 days ago. I don't think there's anything to worry about, because your stomach is still very swollen after the operation. I felt the same thing the first few days, but it kept getting better, and I don't have this feeling anymore. Try to take very small sips. I starte with ice chips to make sure very little Water came into my stomach at a time.

Good luck! Just know that this phase is the hardest, and things will just get better everyday. I have already lost 17 pounds and I feel great now. I was not this optimistic the 1st week:).

I hope you feel better soon.

Is it normal because its still this early? I had the surgery done yesterday (7/22). When I try to sip anything now, as soon as it hits my stomach, it starts hurting and feels like its cramping or rolling around.

Is there anything to be worried about?

[mp8btpc 33]

Well it sounds pretty normal to me. I felt every little thing that went down into that area for at least 2 months. It felt so good when I got to start eating warm creamed Soups. Of course just mention to your doctor as a precaution but it doesnt sound odd to me at all.

[La Dolce Vita 1]

Congratulations I was also sleeved on July 22. I was able to drink 3 oz broth that was a little colder than room temp and a little orange sorbet I've also eaten ice chips very slowly it took me well over an hour to eat the broth. Good luck and Eat slowly I was eating only a teaspoon at a time even though the nurse said I could do an ounce every ten minutes. Slow and steady wins the race

[fern 195]

When I had surgery, my stomach did this when I drank cold liquids. Once I switch to warn broth, all was good.

[JackieOMonroe 123]

Mine did that and nothing helped. After a round a week, I ended up feeling pretty bad from avoiding liquids so I went to the hospital. They hydrated me through an IV for a few days and after that I was much better. There wasn't anything wrong with me or my sleeve. I just had a lot of swelling and I have no tolerance for pain. What you're experiencing is completely normal. Hang in there.

[phillygirl 1]

I had my surgery on July 18th and the same thing happened to me. It sounds like it is completely normal. For me, it only lasted a day or so and I found that it helped when I drank very small sips and sitting up. Even if I was on a slight incline, I felt the pain. I am now 6 days out and can drink cold or warm liquids with very little problems. I think it all gets better, just hang in there and keep drinking so you stay hydrated.