skinnymolly 4 Posted October 27, 2013 I'm now 9 days post op, and I know it's early, but I'm concerned that I'm never going to be able to drink fast again...I've always been a gulper, and this whole sipping thing is REALLY difficult. Is this something that changes as you heal or no? When I take to big of a sip, or take more than one in a row, I get a gas bubble. It goes away fairly quickly, but it isn't pleasant... I'm also curious, how long until everyone was able to use straws? I'm also a straw user and not using that and not gulping is making drinking a pain...I just seem to forget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macy6 356 Posted October 27, 2013 (edited) Everyone is different but for the most part no, you will not always sip. I started taking in around 2oz every 15min within a week to 10 days (mind you it seems maybe my swelling went down faster than average, because there were a lot of things I could do earlier than most) within 2-3 weeks I was taking 8-16oz an hour as needed. I am better with straws, and if your surgeon is against straws I am not encouraging you to go against their wishes but it did work better for me. The first time you take a drink that is too big YOU WILL regret it. It hurts and if you are anything like me you have the second swallow down before the pain hits and there is no going back. I have no Fluid restriction, I can take a swallow that is too big but they are few and far between. I am 7 maybe 8 weeks post op. Edited October 27, 2013 by Macy6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JollyG 4 Posted October 27, 2013 Thanks for this topic. I have 7 days before my surgery. Is it worth getting one of the new Water bottles that measures and records the Fluid consumed? Good health and fast recovery to you all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica25702 9 Posted October 27, 2013 Im 4 months out and have no trouble with straws...and i gulp alot makes me burp but the gas bubble goes away quickly for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoryLosesXS 154 Posted October 27, 2013 I drink just fine now, but I try to not gulp. I was drinking out of the straw the other day at a restaurant and forgot that I'm not supposed to. I had no pain. I'm not a fan of pain, so I try to avoid it. :-). I purchased camelback squeeze water bottle and those are working great. I do my best to follow the rules, but I let my own common sense lead me. Everyone is different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sassygirl06 962 Posted October 27, 2013 I'm now 9 days post op, and I know it's early, but I'm concerned that I'm never going to be able to drink fast again...I've always been a gulper, and this whole sipping thing is REALLY difficult. Is this something that changes as you heal or no? When I take to big of a sip, or take more than one in a row, I get a gas bubble. It goes away fairly quickly, but it isn't pleasant... I'm also curious, how long until everyone was able to use straws? I'm also a straw user and not using that and not gulping is making drinking a pain...I just seem to forget. My surgery was on 8/16/2011.... It took me a good six months before I could drink more then 2 ounces without it being painful. Now I can drink about 8 ounces in about 5 minutes, or even less if I want to. I was a huge gulper of Water prior to surgery. It was the only way I felt quenched before. You will be able to gulp again....how long it takes varies of course, because we are all different, but it will happen for you in do time. good luck! 1 jdmama911 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SerendipityHappens 1,594 Posted October 27, 2013 I was lucky, I could gulp and chug very soon after surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inactive Profile 104 Posted October 27, 2013 I like sipping, at 1st it as awful but now I like it. I used to down 20 oz in a matter of sec after a work out. Back then I could pound 3 mc doubles down in about an min too. So my sips remind me to take it easy and I have a new life And a new way of doing things . 5 tbiesb01, Seela, Steeks and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BethinPA 305 Posted October 27, 2013 Thanks for this topic. I have 7 days before my surgery. Is it worth getting one of the new Water bottles that measures and records the Fluid consumed? Good health and fast recovery to you all. That was helpful to me in the beginning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueyed75 5 Posted October 28, 2013 I am post op 3 weeks and have been sipping, sipping, sipping then all of a sudden this week and can take alot larger sips which has b een awesome it does get better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueyed75 5 Posted October 28, 2013 I also found that ice chips are delicious for some reason I can a big sip with ice and let the ice melt in my mouth so refreshing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MommyofFive 243 Posted October 28, 2013 I'm 10 months post op and still can't gulp which stinks when you're very thirsty but the ice chips do help. I love them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdmama911 224 Posted October 28, 2013 I had LOTS of trouble with Fluid at first after surgery. Now, at 6.5 weeks out I can take 3 drags at once. I was like lots of others that slammed down fluids like nothing lol Every week or so I notice I can take in more fluid. Im sure if you keep at it, it will get better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
