New post op water troubles

[Abster 8]

Having a really hard time getting Water to go all the way down even if I walk afterwards. I had surgery Monday and just started drinking fluids today. juice seems to go down alright but not water. Any tips?

[Ms.Yvette 96]

I haven't had surgery yet but I've read that warm Water helped others. Staying hydrated is hard. Hope the warm water works.

[kim2002 140]

Maybe I'm different but warm Water made me feel sick....ice cold Water is the ONLY way I could drink it!! Same with my Protein shakes I put a couple of ice cubes in mine and it went down so much easier!!

Kim

[Ms.Yvette 96]

Maybe I'm different but warm Water made me feel sick....ice cold Water is the ONLY way I could drink it!! Same with my Protein shakes I put a couple of ice cubes in mine and it went down so much easier!!

Kim

I've read that as well Kim. I guess everyone is different. Boy its things like this that worry me. Lol

[Shells_Almost_There 357]

My suggestion is to try even smaller sips. Early in the post-op phase, I could barely sip 1/5 of that tiny cup they give us at the hospital and I was burping and in a bit of pain. Now, a week later, it's much better. I also experimented with Water temp and for me it turned out anything super cold went down better. Finding the right temp for you could really help. Good luck!

[Arts137 1,811]

Try different temperatures, and different non-caloric (and non-carbonated) liquids, and different "size" sips.

[hubbachubba 20]

I am the same, it took me a good week and a half to really start taking a good amount of Water. You have to remember that your stomach is swollen d=from the surgery, Just do tiny sips, have a bottle next to you, so you know how much you are drinking daily. I am now 2 weeks post surgery and can now almost do 1.5 litres. I am getting there, but don't push yourself.

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

I had the same issue initially. It just didnt' go as smooth as other drinks. I substituted Vitamin Water Zero and was able to get all my Fluid in much easier. Any Decaf, zero calorie drink is good as long as you're getting in your liquids.< /p>