Trouble getting liquids down!

[Runner1 52]

I am miserable! Every time I try to get my liquids in I feel as if it stops at my chest. To the point I cant breathe. Anyone else having this problem? It is frustrating trying to get required amounts in.

[lectus 3]

I'm having the same problem. I just discovered that if I sip very little it goes down better, but I can't take a regular mouthful of anything or I feel like dying.

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

IDK how far post-op you are but in the beginning you have to take small sips. As time goes on and you heal you will be able to swallow more normally. I was very frustrated in the beginning with drinking but I promise it gets better!

[Runner1 52]

Thank You! Good to hear that it will get better. So, I guess I will not be able to reach my Protein goal until I heal. My head says to drink more, but my sleeve says to slow down. Gotta listen to my sleeve. Thanks again !

[thisfathasgot2go 235]

Slow down. Use a spoon if you have to. It might take longer. Remember your breathing exercises. Good luck!

[kranky813 477]

In the beginning it is so difficult! I remember thinking I wasn't going to make it. Try some different temps of fluids. Some can handle warm/hot better and some can only handle ice cold or anywhere in between.

One of the things that really helped me at first was Popsicles. It's not like taking a big drink but it's getting liquids in, try those. If you are still having issues - meaning you can't drink at all - you need to call your surgeon.

Did they give you the little measuring cups to drink from? Set an alarm on your phone or download an app (I used AquaAlert) and have it go off every 7 minutes. Drink 1/2oz every 7 minutes until you get your liquids in. It's a pain in the butt and every time I would hear that alarm I would get a little irritated LOL but it worked.

[Runner1 52]

Thanks all! Im going to try some of these ideas. Cant wait till Im healed.

[Champ715 207]

I'm two weeks post op today and still have this feeling. I feel so thirsty all the time so I probably take bigger sips than I should. I get that full/pressure feeling in my chest after I drink anything. I'm still dealing with a bit of nausea too. I'm seeing my surgeon today so hopefully he'll give me some clarity on how long it takes to heal and when these feelings go away. I feel your pain!