Post op thirst

[navywife1978 19]

Hey guys, my surgery date is March 26th and the thing that is concerning me is the post op thirst. What are your experiences? Any time I have anesthesia I wake up dying of thirst and I assume we can't drink directly after surgery ? Any stories or advice ?

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I was allowed to drink directly after surgery -- well, I had to wait until I got out of recovery and back to my hospital room, they don't want you drinking when you aren't awake enough not to choke! I know some surgeons make you wait for an additional leak test, but mine does not. And if your surgeon does make you wait, keep in mind, it's just 24 hours, max. You can get through just about anything for 24 hours. Keep your focus on the big picture

[navywife1978 19]

Yes, after 32 hours of labor I think you are right! Maybe if I do have to wait they will let me chew gum at least lol. I'll get through it. Thank you.

[Rovobay 920]

well you will have an IV hydrating you... your thirst is likely dry mouth. yes you can start sipping drips of Water or swishing Water around in your mouth and spitting it out. I was given these sponges to help with dry mouth....

good luck.

[shellyd88 463]

@@navywife1978 hi I just got sleeved on tue they let u drink they encourage it its just ice chips and Water when u get to your room and u will feel as if cotton was stuffed in your mouth for about 24 to 36 hours but it gets better good luck to u

[navywife1978 19]

Thank you guys! Feel a little better.. Of all things to worry about right? Lol

[minniegirl 258]

No gum! but you will be able to brush your teeth & swish Water, it wasn't pleasant but it is over quickly. Maybe you will be one of the lucky ones who can have ice chips after surgery!

[bikrchk 1,313]

They brought me Water as soon as I was awake enough to drink it and a full liquid tray shortly after.

[navywife1978 19]

I can go for days without food ... Just the Water thing gets me. ????

[sunflowerchild 146]

I wasn't allowed anything except for those mouth swabs for 24 hrs following surgery. They let me swish Water in my mouth after a lot of convincing on my part but that was it. No ice chips or gum or anything like that.

Edited February 27, 2015 by sunflowerchild