Why can't I seem to drink liquids

[leafly82 0]

I am 8 days post op. All my liquids are ice cubes and Popsicles. The thought of taking a drink makes me nauseous. Help?

[agirlnamedfrankie 69]

Have you tried anything besides Water? A lot of people report finding something flavored to be more tolerable...Crystal Light, Mio, watered down apple juice, etc.

[leafly82 0]

I will try that. Just the thought makes me feel sick. Thank you

[Kindle 8,667]

How about warm liquids like broth or tea? Camomile tea was a life saver for me.

[lsereno 2,525]

Sip slower. Use a shot glass and take tiny sips. Aim for one shot every 15 minutes. Take the entire 15 minutes to drink it taking tiny sips. Experiment eith what you can drink. I liked chicken broth, SleepyTime tea, watered down diet Lipton green tea, and Water with a tiny splash of diet lemonaide.

[leafly82 0]

I'm def gonna see if the warm liquids have the same effect. I appreciate the wise words.

[knzt 69]

I am day 3 post op and I find it harder to drink Water, so I do green tea, power aide and apple juice or broth.

Good luck

[Livitup 3]

I just started using the shit glass method today (day 7) and it seems to be helping a ton so far!

Also-- I do a lot of mio, crystal light, Jello, Popsicles and adding ice to my Protein shakes to try to get as many oz as I can

I also had a hiatal hernia repair which they said also makes it harder to get things down while you heal

[auntiemel 275]

I agree with Kindle! The first two weeks I was drinking chamomile, lady grey, mandarin orange, and I ❤️ lemon tea.

[Melitta 19]

Lemon tea my favorite. You all are a life saver. I can barely drink either.

[jamdam 97]

Surgery on the 22nd and every time I drink anything or eat a Popsicle I get some cramps and a lot of gurgling. Is that normal and how long will it take to go away.

[BitterSweet* 835]

Is it ok to chew ice? You know the tiny, chewy ice from Taco Bell or that hospitals have for patients? I was wondering if that's a good way to squash the feeling of needing to chew something and getting fluids in?

[leafly82 0]

I found chewing ice was the best way. I also had a lot of Popsicles.

[Me.Lisa 16]

Jamdam, I was sleeved on 21st. I have same issues as you so I'm thinking it must be normal. Also cold Protein Drinks hurt. I'm no where near my goal of Protein and liquid consumption.

[sabrowne20 15]

I've been living on watered down white grape juice! It's the only liquid that tastes good to me!