Question about drinking

[manahane03 19]

Hey everyone! I am 6 days post op today. I am doing really good with eating Jello and Popsicles, but for some reason it hurts to drink liquids. After a few drinks which I do space out I feel as though there is a huge gas bubble that is caught in my throat. Is this normal? Or should I be concerned? I eat a lot of Popsicles and this doesn't seem to bother me. But not sure if this is normal. Thanks for the help!!!!

[music1618 879]

What kind of liquids are you talking about?

If it is Water try either making it colder or making it warmer. I had to have my Water ice cold after surgery.

[manahane03 19]

Ya I am talking about Water or powerades. But I will try the temp thing. Thanks!

[nursejb 38]

how many ml are you drinking at a time maybe you're drinking to much.liquid at a time

[Jeepchick42 193]

Hey everyone! I am 6 days post op today. I am doing really good with eating Jello and Popsicles' date=' but for some reason it hurts to drink liquids. After a few drinks which I do space out I feel as though there is a huge gas bubble that is caught in my throat. Is this normal? Or should I be concerned? I eat a lot of Popsicles and this doesn't seem to bother me. But not sure if this is normal. Thanks for the help!!!![/quote']

I had an issue with drinking liquids after surgery as well. I had to take a deep breath to get it to go down. Almost like a drain with no vent that has to "burp" to let the Water down. Sometimes it was painful. But it went away after a few weeks.

[manahane03 19]

Thanks for the help. I feel a lot better. I have learned I probably was drinking too much and that I have to really sit up straight when I drink, the more I lounge the painful it Is. But I'm doing much better and am getting down a lot more fluids than I was! Thanks!

[Dorian 683]

I really never sipped after surgery. I tried but just couldnt. I took norml drinks and never had a problem. I can now take several normal drinks in a row 3 months post op. Once in a while when im really thirsty, I will drink too much too fast and get pain in the chest area. I then will just sit up straight and breath deeply till it goes away. Definitely not a fun feeling!

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

I really never sipped after surgery. I tried but just couldnt. I took norml drinks and never had a problem. I can now take several normal drinks in a row 3 months post op. Once in a while when im really thirsty' date=' I will drink too much too fast and get pain in the chest area. I then will just sit up straight and breath deeply till it goes away. Definitely not a fun feeling![/quote']

Ditto...almost exactly. As long as I don't 'chug' I'm golden, even with 4-5 semi-large swallows.

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 202.4

[manahane03 19]

I can't wait to get to that point!! Still having some pain but I can tell its getting better with time!!

[LeticiaHuggins 177]

After my surgery... When I woke up I would start my day out with hot tea. It really seemed to help with starting my drinking off. Since it was warm u was only able to sip it and since it tasted so delicious.. I kept at it and sometimes made a 2nd or third cup in the morning.

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221** 4.5 mons post op. CW: 160.0 lbs. --- Only 10 lbs to my goal ---

[BowlingHooker 60]

I could not drink cold beverages. It would hurt. Room temp and/or hot beverages went down well. When I'm drinking Water, it hurts if I drink 2-3 gulps at a time. I can only gulp water once every few minutes. I'm only 3 weeks post-op and I cant wait till this drinking gets better!!!!!!

[manahane03 19]

I could not drink cold beverages. It would hurt. Room temp and/or hot beverages went down well. When I'm drinking water' date=' it hurts if I drink 2-3 gulps at a time. I can only gulp Water once every few minutes. I'm only 3 weeks post-op and I cant wait till this drinking gets better!!!!!![/quote']

I know! I can't wait either. It amazes me that I have no problem with food but can't drink!! But I'm like you I can only drink Water every few minutes. But I know and keep telling myself, we will get there!!!

[chocolatetre' 5]

I am almost 4wks post op, and I have the same problem with fluids. I have to drink Water when its ice cold and with a squeeze of lemon/lime. I can also tolerate hot tea...anything luke warm does not sit well with me at all.

[deaddemmama 474]

I am almost 4wks post op' date=' and I have the same problem with fluids. I have to drink Water when its ice cold and with a squeeze of lemon/lime. I can also tolerate hot tea...anything luke warm does not sit well with me at all.[/quote']

I'm 3 months out and still need icy cold drinks.

[amanda.rodriguez84 18]

I have been drinking vodka lately. With crystal light. So the only calories are from the vodka. How are others with liquor does this make u gain weight ??