Random Post-Op Questions

[ShellMilliner 233]

@jm726 Try varying the temperature of your Water. Cold Water can cause spasms in some people at first. Room temp is what most people prefer. I had the hardest time with plain water after my surgery, but the minute I added lemon, lime, crystal light or infused water, boom the pain was gone! I read somewhere that water has a high surface tension and swallowing it post surgery makes it feel heavy like rocks, but by adding something to it like a squeeze of lemon the surface tension is decreased. I haven't actully looked into this theory, but I can say it does work for me!

Keep in mind, you were just pumped full of fluids for your surgery, once you are up and moving around more and your Protein and liquid consumption starts increasing you will start dropping quiker.

I'm 6 weeks out and it still takes me more than an hour to drink an 11 oz premier Protein shake. It just feels heavy and fills me quick.

You are doing great...as long as you do your part your surgery will do its part!

[jm726 27]

I've officially stocked up on crystal light! It seems to be easier with that than the Water as you suggested. Thank you so much.

[mssugarK 26]

I was sleeved on 5/12/15, it has been a rough two days!! Coughing is the worst! There is no way I can drink 64oz right now. Maybe 30oz and that's pushing it!!

[mariahthompson0913 11]

I was sleeved 5/11/15 . As of right now both my pain and had pain are tolerable. My Dr has me on a liquid diet for 2weeks, 4oz per HR so basically I'm doing 1 oz every 15 mins. I mostly am drinking Water for 2oz then a Protein Shake for the other 2oz.

[jm726 27]

Yes, coughing does suck! I had a hiatal hernia in addition to the sleeve, so I'm having lots of chest pain too. I'm only 30, and I feel like I'm 85! Lol. I can use the Water from my Protein towards my Fluid intake, just not broth. I just have a hard time drinking the protein. I really like the idea of an ounce every 15 min. Going to try that... Have yall seen the waterlogged app? It's a water diary, and you can even set it to where it'll remind you to drink... It makes a flowing water sound. Going to set mine for 15 mins, and see how it goes for the day.