Dry Mouth

[Joe.s 15]

how long after you wake from surgery until they will give you some ice or some sips of Water. my brother had surgery (not wls) and i remember it was awful for him his mouth was so dry.

[jessamarie24 173]

I had surgery on a Monday and wasn't allowed anything to actually drink until Tuesday. They did give my some sponges on a stick (lol best way I could discribe it) to swab my mouth on Monday but I couldn't actually swallow. And I wasn't ever allowed ice chips

[my3stars 88]

Usually if all goes well after ur "leak" test (upper GI). Which is usually they day after surgery,

[krystacoyle 27]

how long after you wake from surgery until they will give you some ice or some sips of Water. my brother had surgery (not wls) and i remember it was awful for him his mouth was so dry.

Joe-- we were at the same hospital so your answer would be lol...

Surgery will take 2 hours, you will then be given swabs to wet your mouth, for 24 hours. Like I had my surg 8 am Tuesday I was out by 10 woke up 12, and drank Wednesday around 4ish. The swabs helps, and the pain meds keep you in and out so it's really not bad. Buuuut the cath comes out then you can drink,from there they expect you to be going to the. Bathroom by yourself. I was discharged Thursday by 11.

[Joe.s 15]

thanks for the info... krysta how are you feeling?

[krystacoyle 27]

I am doing well, except this drain is kicking my butt. Ugh too much pain lol but it comes out Friday. Yours is August 3, so your on the liquid diet now right??? After surgery pointers***** get up and walk, if you don't want to, the nurses won't make you, but it's truly for the best.

[Joe.s 15]

yup im on the dreaded liquid diet. almost there though Friday is the big day. i will def walk around if you learn anything on this site its that walking helps lol

[Winter84 35]

I am doing well' date=' except this drain is kicking my butt. Ugh too much pain lol but it comes out Friday. Yours is August 3, so your on the liquid diet now right??? After surgery pointers***** get up and walk, if you don't want to, the nurses won't make you, but it's truly for the best.[/quote']

Take a pain pill b4 you get the pain taken out its a lil discomfort if you dont but once it's out it's like instant relieve once it's out....

And Joe yes walking is the key to feeling better, and don't forget your Chapstick u will need it, best wishes....

[Joe.s 15]

Take a pain pill b4 you get the pain taken out its a lil discomfort if you dont but once it's out it's like instant relieve once it's out....

And Joe yes walking is the key to feeling better' date=' and don't forget your Chapstick u will need it, best wishes....[/quote']

thanks

[PattyKaiser 5]

Wow! I was given fluids after I was awake and didnt have a cath, or a drain. All must be the docs preferences.