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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!

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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.

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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.

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

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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!

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

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

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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!

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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!

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