Swelling/fluids/pain

[kim2002 140]

I'm 9 days post op and I was wondering at this point was it easier for you to swallow liquids!! If I didn't literally sip drops the first 2-3 days it felt like I was swallowing a brick!! Thank goodness now it doesn't hurt at all, but I'm scared that if I swallow to much something is going to happen! Please put my mind at ease and tell me about you "sipping/swallowing" experience!!!

Kim

[NancyDec20 212]

In the beginning yes it was hard to swallow.. but thats why they tell you to sip sip sip til your stomach heals..and you also had a tube down your throat.. so pain is normal for that. Im almost 8mo out and I drink a lot better than I did in the beginning. I used to think is this ever going to be normal? and the answer is Yes it is.. cant gulp like I used to .. but thats ok... cuz it does hurt to do that... and hurts my stomach. so im still careful about drinking too fast... but everything does get better for sure.. .I get people asking me all the time.. do you eat regular food? Im like no I eat alien food.. of course I eat food. lol. I said and i chew it just like you do too.. and omg I swallow too.. and other people go what do you eat? im like food.. what do you eat? People are so funny LOL.. but all will get better I promise... just sip sip sip til you get healed... best of luck to you in your new journey... mine has been fabulous.. in 8mo im down 110lbs and 26lbs from my goal wt.. not bad.. not bad at all..

[kim2002 140]

Wow 110lbs in 8 months, that is fabulous!!! Thanks for the reply:)

[ScottsGirl 106]

I only had that probem for a day; they gave me ice Water and ice chips in the hospital and that helps with the inflamation initially. I can take in more than a sip now, more like a swig, without any problems. I set my timer for 5 minutes and take a drink of something; I alternate being sure to get enough Protein in. I am on full liquids right now. I wouldn't say anything bad is going to happen, but you'll know if you drink too much at one time, you feel REALLY full when you do, and it hurts a bit; I wouldn't suggest more than 2 ounces at a time. Is this what your doc said?

[kim2002 140]

I only had that probem for a day; they gave me ice Water and ice chips in the hospital and that helps with the inflamation initially. I can take in more than a sip now' date=' more like a swig, without any problems. I set my timer for 5 minutes and take a drink of something; I alternate being sure to get enough Protein in. I am on full liquids right now. I wouldn't say anything bad is going to happen, but you'll know if you drink too much at one time, you feel REALLY full when you do, and it hurts a bit; I wouldn't suggest more than 2 ounces at a time. Is this what your doc said?[/quote']

Good info!!!!

Kim:)