I would punch someone in the face for a drink of water

[elisa~love 4]

It's done! I had my surgery yesterday (12/18/12), and they still aren't letting me have a drink of Water. How long does this usually take? I'm not hungry, and my pain is under control, but I feel like I'm going to have a break down if I don't get a sip of water soon!

[johnlatte 1,232]

see if they will let you have some ice chips. You should start getting an ounce of Water and then an ounce or two of Protein fairly soon.

[Ms.Cali 56]

That sounds strange - they let me eat ice chips within an hour of recovering and sip on Water the same night. But I guess each dr is different.

Ask for ice.

[elisa~love 4]

They just brought me water! I never thought I'd be so happy to see a small cup of water!

[COnative 192]

LOL. Not really laughing because I can remember that thought of, "I'd kill for just a SIP of water". I think I had to wait almost 12 hours before I could get ice chips and at that point it tasted like the best ice cream I had ever had. Hang in there- the reward is coming! Just remind yourself you aren't getting dehydrated, even though it may feel that way, because you are still getting IV fluids. But man.....its tough! And remember too- we were ALL at that point. Hang tough!!! This will soon be a distant memory!

[COnative 192]

YEAH! I spoke too soon! Bottoms up!!! Cheers!

[Donny 270]

Haha I remember how awful it was not having for 24 hrs! Enjoy that sip and congrats on the surgery!

[ShrinkyDinkMe22 376]

I couldn't have Water until I did my leak test and passed

I know how you feel. I begged them for those sponges to dip in water to get my mouth wet.

Congrats on your surgery!

[Stephers65 14]

I had ice chips after I came out of recovery, I believe it was 24 hours. The next day I had Water, and Clear Liquids. 3 weeks ago today it went pretty fast. Hang in there!

[Kapoorvilla 117]

It will go by fast I was in surgery 2 weeks ago this time! I think I got ice chips same day or at least by the next day

[sexyjimenez 23]

I love the title! Thanks for the laugh... Hope you feel better ASAP! I'm worried about drinking Water as well bc I actually love water... Keep your humor up!

[elektrik_rose 63]

I was never so happy to see that Popsicle last Thursday...LOL!!!!