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My date is Sept 10Th and that's one of my biggest fears also.. Sipping ... I love my Water too and I drink it down fast ( guzzle ) ... I'm afraid sipping wont cute it for me...

I just started a thread called Quenching My Thirst, there's some good advice on there from others. Best of luck to you!!

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Haha I know how you feel I am on my 4th day and my surgery isn't until the 12th. I see my family eating and I want to smack them all and eat their food. I hope it gets easier for you and can't wait to see your progress... Keep it up!!!

Lol...don't hurt em'! Thanks...one more day. Tomorrow at 945am is going to change my life forever! I'm excited...

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I'm scheduled for the 4th as well!! It can't get here soon enough. My biggest fear' date=' sounds kind of silly, is being thirsty. I love Water which is a good thing but I can easily down 16+ ounces after a workout. Obviously after surgery I won't be able to and that's honestly my biggest worry. I don't want to be thirsty and not be able to drink.[/quote']

Wow, I wish that I had that issue. One of my fears, and I have a few is being dehydrated. I have a problem with drinking Water. Pray my strength and we have just a little over 24 hours until that time. I wish you luck and my prayers for a speedy recover!

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Wow' date=' I wish that I had that issue. One of my fears, and I have a few is being dehydrated. I have a problem with drinking Water. Pray my strength and we have just a little over 24 hours until that time. I wish you luck and my prayers for a speedy recover![/quote']

Thank you!! I'll be praying for you as well and thinking about you tomorrow!! Let me know how your doing if you get a chance.

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Thank you!! I'll be praying for you as well and thinking about you tomorrow!! Let me know how your doing if you get a chance.

I will get on here as soon as I possibly can to tell the story!

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I am 10 weeks out today and I can drink 24 oz. Water pretty quickly now. Probably in 5-10 minutes. It gets better!

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Ok today is 9/6 and I am 2 days post op. alittle sore but most of all I can't keep down alot. I had surgery on 9/4 and was supposed to be home oh 9/5 . Thinks didnt work out. Still vomiting the pain meds so I think I will stop taking it and deal with the pain. I can't deal with the feeling sick. Water is hard to drink and cramps are always present when I do. I try and listen to my body and sipping is all I can do. No mater what, I'm swallowing air and I can feel every bubble. I pray and hope that things get better and I can keep things down better! Thanks for all the advise on this forum!

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Ok today is 9/6 and I am 2 days post op. alittle sore but most of all I can't keep down alot. I had surgery on 9/4 and was supposed to be home oh 9/5 . Thinks didnt work out. Still vomiting the pain meds so I think I will stop taking it and deal with the pain. I can't deal with the feeling sick. Water is hard to drink and cramps are always present when I do. I try and listen to my body and sipping is all I can do. No mater what' date=' I'm swallowing air and I can feel every bubble. I pray and hope that things get better and I can keep things down better! Thanks for all the advise on this forum![/quote']

Hi Nikki!! How are you feeling today? I had surgery on the 4th as well. For me, it is far less painful to sip hot tea or coffee. It's very uncomfortable to drink cold or straight out of the fridge. My water has to be room temp. Have you tried Gas Z Strips, those have also made things a bit easier. I hope today is much better for you.

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Hi Nikki!! How are you feeling today? I had surgery on the 4th as well. For me' date=' it is far less painful to sip hot tea or coffee. It's very uncomfortable to drink cold or straight out of the fridge. My Water has to be room temp. Have you tried Gas Z Strips, those have also made things a bit easier. I hope today is much better for you.[/quote']

Thanks Val! The first few days were not fun but I have kept down everything. I have gas x strips but have not had to use them yet! I am able to hold down cold and warm now. Feel awesome! However, I tried to do some walking this morning and got to the edge of my drive way and wanted a nap! I was so out of breath! I had walked that trail so many times...I was very disappointed. :(

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I'm scheduled for the 4th as well!! It can't get here soon enough. My biggest fear' date=' sounds kind of silly, is being thirsty. I love Water which is a good thing but I can easily down 16+ ounces after a workout. Obviously after surgery I won't be able to and that's honestly my biggest worry. I don't want to be thirsty and not be able to drink.[/quote']

That was my biggest fear too!!! I knew I would not be able to even have a sip of water until the next day after surgery.

Everything went fine. Even in the recovery room, they gave me a cup of ice water and a swab for my mouth. I brushed my teeth everytime I got up to go to the bathroom and have mouthwash to keep my mouth feeling fresh.

It was absolutely a non issue. I think one other thing that helped is that I was getting fluids the whole time so my body felt very hydrated.

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