need advice for getting fluids down

[ninan 16]

sleeved Monday. Having hard time getting fluids down. Any advice? Feels like it's stuck and not flowing down to my stomach.

[BigGirlPanties 957]

small sips...and you may want to try warm/room temp fluids for right now...sometimes the cold stuff will bother you...

if that doesn't work, call your doctor for suggestions... I found a cup of Decaf tea very soothing...or broth

Good luck, you will get thru this!

[shelly75 35]

I had trouble with Water too, which was really upsetting because I was used to drinking 2 L a day before surgery. Post op, it actually hurt to drink it. It was easier to drink milk or juice. Take it one day at a time, start with small sips, room temperature, always carry a bottle with you so you remember to keep drinking. It started getting easier after 2 weeks. I can now drink a little more than 1 L a day and can actually take big sips, only 2 at a time though, but it's still better. Hang in there, it gets easier.

[Chele H 427]

For the first few months I could not force down plain Water. I mixed apple juice about 60/40 with Water and it went down very easily. Yes, there are calories and carbs in apple juice but dehydration is no joke and considering how few calories I was eating I felt it was worth it.

[PdxMan 4,292]

I agree with BigGirlPanties. Try different liquids, too. Gatorade, tea, soy/almond milk ... different temps ...

[Lindsayellen93 13]

I had the same issue. It helped if i made sure to walk around throughout the day. It seemed like things wouldn't get as "stuck" that way. You should definitely try some crystal light flavors if you have a problem with plain Water. Hope everything gets easier for you soon!

[Tammylb 174]

I just took small sips each day I was ably to get a little more down . Somedays I even got up early to try to get extra fluids or Protein Shake down

[kpay10 95]

I had the same issues until I got rid of the gas from surgery. I walked a lot and took gas relief meds. It helped me to stand up while sipping, too. I'm only 8 days post op and I PROMISE it gets better. I did best with warm tea and Water mixed with a few ounces of Vitamin Water Zero (lemonade flavor is my favorite).

Hang in there!!!

[LisaLP 19]

You're still swollen. It will get easier! For the first several days I could only take the smallest sips, but as swelling went down, I could take larger drinks within a week, and soon I could take normal drinks. Hang in there and keep sipping!

[Teachamy 1,042]

Warm herbal tea was my best method of getting Water in. Still is, some days. Take tiny sips and keep your fluids with you at all times. It gets easier to drink as every day passes, so don't worry, it won't always be like this!

[1Day1Life4Now 882]

I agree with what everyone has said in the above posts. I am 3 months out and I still have problems with plain Water. It all tastes metallic to me. I have to use crystal lite lemon aid or sugar free kool aid drops. The Kool Aid drops in cherry have been the best as far as I'm concerned. It makes the water so smooth and it goes down so easy. You can adjust the flavor with the drops. Just one or two for a little flavor or more if you like a strong kool aid taste. Different things work for different people and you have to experiment to see what is best for you. Good luck.