Will I ever drink water normally again?

[AvaFern 3,516]

I'm almost exactly 5 months out and I can drink Water normally again. The first few months were the worst and with as much as I like to run I was worried about never being able to drink without that annoying pain in my chest. I still don't drink an entire bottle like I used to, but having a few good gulps is fine. The first few weeks after surgery I could feel ever bit of Water as it worked its way down my esophagus and it hurt! Now my only concern is that my stomach feels immediately full and water kind of starts to bubble up back into my throat if I drink too much. Also, I think you learn to adapt to not taking huge chugs anymore. From someone who was very upset that I couldn't drink normally, it's nothing I even notice anymore. Good luck to you!

[Angi281 77]

So if I chug Water and it still sort of hurts 3mos out is it dangerous? (terrified of slippage)

[soocalchic 1,087]

Yes and no. If you were used to chugging Water like I used too then the answer is No and it has made me sad in the past. You will however be able to drink more easily the further out you get. Chin up

[sassypants 674]

You could have Water nausea or not like cold or room temp which is what I had.

Cold/room temp felt like I was dropping stones into my stomach and then I would get the foamy spit up from the water so I had warm water (blugh) in hospital and just drank warm things like Decaf tea when home.

[Z28ChevyCamaro 45]

I wish I wanted Water as much as you do! I hate water. I just bought crystal light and have been adding lemon to trick myself to believe it isn't water. I'm having a hard time getting all my fluids because of this. Plus, I get bad stomach cramps which I'm looking into with the doctor tomorrow...

[nehi009 0]

It does get better. I am an admitted "chugger". Or was. I can, at times drink more than others, but you have to listen to your new you and learn when to stop.

Welcome to the club.