Right After Surgery, What Worked Best For You? Hot, Cold, Room Temp?

[suzcomptime 17]

I am trying to get my liquids in and wondering what other people had the best luck with. Did you find cold, hot, room temperature worked the best?

I don't have a problem with what taste good or what I like but I get these little spasm after a few sips and I am hoping to find something that works the best. It kind of feels like when you get those big air bubbles that hurt going up through your chest.

I will be on Protein drinks and Clear Liquids for two weeks but today I'm just working on getting in some liquids. (Surgery date 5/21). I haven't dared try more sold like sf popsicles and sf Jello.

[neeve 12]

For me warm or room temp Water was easier on me. Even now at almost 4 weeks post op I can't do ice cold water more than a sip at a time. I would use the 1oz medicine cups every 15mins that way you can keep track of your water intake its the most important thing right now

[MyGastricSleeveLife 180]

For me, warmer (but not hot) worked best. I heat up my broth, but not too hot. When I have Jello & popsicles, I warm them up in my mouth before swallowing. I do the same with water/crystal light. Sorry you're having problems figuring out what works best for you! It does take time sometimes. With popsicles or jello, I move the bites around in my mouth to pretty much liquify them before swallowing. They've been my saving grace through this clear liquid stage!

[desertmom 297]

Hot actually worked gr8 for me...I actually drank stuff really hot,anything else use to hurt.

xxo

[LadyIvy 159]

Cold made my stomach spasm too. Room temp was okay, but warm felt really good.

[Joni 94]

I was the same. I'm 4 wks now and once again like really cold drinks, but for the first couple weeks, cold and hot hurt and gave me that bubble feeling. So, room temp was best for Water, and drinks and warm broth felt great. Remember, all this is temporary as we go through different stages.

[suzcomptime 17]

Looks pretty much like warm is the way to head so that is the direction. I thought I'd ask first to avoid a spasm if I could. I am off to try some Unjury chicken broth. Thanks for all the replies/help.

[deltadawn817 106]

for me everything was hot or room temp. I am now 3 months out and enjoy some cold stuff now but in small amounts and not all the time. I still prefer room temp I can drink more.