Day 4 post op and scared to take big sips

[js1234567890 5]

Hey I'm day 4 post op and I'm definately not getting the liquids I need down! I'm scared to drink too fast or take too much at a time. I'm barely getting down 16 ounces of Water someone help!

[Bonawanabfree 280]

i wonder if you need to possibly try drinking room temp or warm Decaf tea. Are you just scared to drink or is it actually painful?

[Rncbarbie 33]

I'm going through same thing right now. Not only fluids but I'm having a hard time with Vitamins and Protein as well

[JamieLogical 8,708]

I was told to aim for 1 ounce every 15 minutes. When I broke it up that way, it was a bit easier. But I had a lot of issues swallowing in the first two weeks post op that eventually improved and made it a lot easier.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Don't take big sips. Stay with small sips and go slow. Yes it will take forever, but as you heal you'll be able to take bigger sips. Until then go slow. You will gradually build up to drinking 64 ounces+ of fluids.

[MrsSugarbabe 727]

As sleevers we should always be taking small sips. If I take one that's too big, it causes me discomfort. Having to always take small sips has been a frustration to me because sometimes I just want a really big DRINK of ice cold water/SF beverage. I had a hard time with getting enough liquids in the beginning; doing better now, but not sure I'm still getting enough even though I don't believe I'm dehydrated.

Always, always do what your surgeon and NUT suggest; that is your best course of action.

[samuelsmom 670]

Definitely stick with the small sips. I also used a 1 ounce medicine cup which was great. I kept a count of how many cups I drank in the early days so I always knew exactly where I was. The tiny cup is less intimidating and for me, made it much easier to get my totals up. JamieLogical has a great goal listed- try for an ounce every 15 minutes.

Good luck to you.

[js1234567890 5]

Thank u all. I unfortunately am really scared to actually drink anything lol bc I hate the idea of discomfort! It's just not getting easier and I just wish I could gulp! Taking it one step at a time!

[Elode 8,093]

I did small sips in the beginning but now 5 months post op I can drink Water just like I use to. Keep at it!