mommyof2 5 Posted January 26, 2013 I am almost 2 weeks post op (Monday) and I just feel so thirsty and just get the urge to just chug my whole Water bottle down! I can't take it, it's so frustrating. Can I ever chug again? I know this may sound crazy but I feel so miserable with all these liquids and medicines and I still don't feel like I know how/when to eat. Any suggestions? Can I ever drink something normally and not in sips? Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geminidrive 389 Posted January 26, 2013 Nope, chugging is now in your past and sipping is the present and the future. 1 HopeFaith reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mommyof2 5 Posted January 26, 2013 that seems so hard.. It's been tough. Did you struggle with these issues? Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Livinglifeout 217 Posted January 26, 2013 I struggled a lot with thirst after surgery. I found that Popsicles helped the thirst. Six months out and I can drink a lot more, still no chugging:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T'snewstart 251 Posted January 26, 2013 I am 3 months out and can drink larger amounts at one time....No chugging .... but a reasonable amount ....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dollbaby1969 7 Posted January 26, 2013 I am going into my third week post-op and I don't really sip anymore. I take something close to a normal swallow-but certainly not a chug. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffA70 200 Posted January 26, 2013 I am going into my third week post-op and I don't really sip anymore. I take something close to a normal swallow-but certainly not a chug. I've found the same. I also find that I can pretty easily drink liquids. I have to pause once in a while when feeling full, but I certainly can drink much, much more than 4oz in 15 minutes, which was my original target goal. 1 HopeFaith reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betha 13 Posted January 26, 2013 I am worried because I can take 3 or 4 swallows. I am Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betha 13 Posted January 26, 2013 I am 10 days post op. it doesn't hurt but I have to wait awhile 3-4 minutes before I drink again. Am I stretching out my sleeve? Please please give me some feedback Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thestov44 0 Posted January 26, 2013 No you will not . I'm a chigger too but now I can't. I'm five weeks in . Big change but I'm making progress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geminidrive 389 Posted January 26, 2013 that seems so hard.. It's been tough. Did you struggle with these issues? Sent from my iPhone using VST . I did not, I don't know why but I haven't struggled much with this surgery at all, I just remembered the instructions given before the surgery to Sip, sip, sip, sip, having to wait was a tad bit annoying, but I found if I find something to do, set my timer and when it rings I can drink. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mommyof2 5 Posted January 26, 2013 Ok so I can't chug... That's horrible.. Ill just have to be patient. I have noticed that I can drink a little more than I was able to the first week. Thanks for all of the responses! Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betha 13 Posted January 26, 2013 No you will not . I'm a chigger too but now I can't. I'm five weeks in . Big change but I'm making progress. So it's ok I can take 2-3 gulps in a row? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mommyof2 5 Posted January 26, 2013 So it's ok I can take 2-3 gulps in a row? You should be fine because the nutritionists always say that it's all up to what your body cn handle. Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystie 146 Posted January 26, 2013 I can take about 3 normal size swallows with no problems, too. I'm 9 days out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
