Day 6 and drinking

[kellymoon122013 3]

Hi everyone,

It's day 6 post op and I'm feeling pretty good. I travelled home for 14 hours yesterday which was rough, but I'm resting today. I have a question about drinking. I'm a little "tight" in the mornings with liquids. Is this a healing thing or common after I'm completely healed?

It reminds me of the band in the mornings, but much less painful and doesn't last until 3pm everyday. It's just a little uncomfortable. Later in the day I don't have the issue and am getting all my liquids in, albeit very slowly.

Thanks!!

[PdxMan 4,292]

Wow, 14 hours. That is quite the day of travel.

The tight feeling in the morning is just a part of the healing process. It will pass. You may want to try your liquid at a warmer temperature. I drank room temperature Gatorade for the first couple weeks as if it was cold, I couldn't get it down. Water wasn't even an option for me unless it was about an ounce.

[kellymoon122013 3]

Well I started with a cup of tea to loosen things up. It's been a couple of hours and still a little tight, but I'm glad to hear this is all part of healing. I'm actually fine with Water but my taste for water has changed a little since surgery.

Yes, Mexico to Canada, a stopover in between and 2 huge customs lines. I'm very glad my mom was with me for support, carrying things, reminding me to drink etc. Thanks for the response.