Having a hard time drinking enough!

[abettyc 3]

I had the sleeve surgery on Monday the 24th of April. Since then I have had an awful time drinking. I can barely get 20oz down. I get this cramping sensation. I'm kind of frustrated. Any tricks or ideas would be great!

[gryffen 176]

I was 18th and the cramping does go away eventually but what I found is you need to take tiny sips or it's worse.
We're you given any anti spasm tablets such as Buscopan?

Also try a warm drink, even room temp Water or weak squash may help as people can be temperature sensitive in early days.

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[abettyc 3]

I was 18th and the cramping does go away eventually but what I found is you need to take tiny sips or it's worse.
We're you given any anti spasm tablets such as Buscopan?

Also try a warm drink, even room temp Water or weak squash may help as people can be temperature sensitive in early days.

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Thank goodness it goes away! I was not given anything for anti spasm but thank you for the information if it continues I will ask about that on Monday at my appointment with my surgeon. I will try warmer drinks and see if that does the trick. Thanks for ur advise it's a big help!

[gryffen 176]

No worries and I hope it works, my spasms are gone as I've found the right mix for me - but please, any concerns speak to your doctor! [emoji4]

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[Propo 48]

I had the sleeve surgery on Monday the 24th of April. Since then I have had an awful time drinking. I can barely get 20oz down. I get this cramping sensation. I'm kind of frustrated. Any tricks or ideas would be great!

I was sleeved Monday too. I think I know your feeling. Is it kind of indigestion or a mild heartburn? Mine was like that till Wednesday and the nurses were giving me warm peppermint Water which helped. Disappeared by Thursday morning. Move your shoulders in a circular motion and walk a little with a bottle to sip from. The movement seems to reduce this feeling too

[sleever123 8]

After surgery I had to sit upright and sleep upright for the first two weeks. It sounds like either drinking too much too fast or gas. I would try taking smaller sips- literally use those medicine cups and sip them.

[abettyc 3]

I was sleeved Monday too. I think I know your feeling. Is it kind of indigestion or a mild heartburn? Mine was like that till Wednesday and the nurses were giving me warm peppermint Water which helped. Disappeared by Thursday morning. Move your shoulders in a circular motion and walk a little with a bottle to sip from. The movement seems to reduce this feeling too

I'm going to give the shoulder movements a try thank you!!

[abettyc 3]

After surgery I had to sit upright and sleep upright for the first two weeks. It sounds like either drinking too much too fast or gas. I would try taking smaller sips- literally use those medicine cups and sip them.

Thank you. Little sips is no joke it's so little I feel like I'm not getting anything lol! I'm going to keep on trying I'll try sleeping /sitting upright. At this point I'll do anything. I don't want to end up going to the ER for IV fluids:(