Fluids

[Lovingmyselfforever 13]

Today is 3 days post op. The Fluid going down is uncomfortable when will this stop?

[Frustr8 7,886]

It will, keep your sips small and slow. I am a big fan of popsicles as you can see from the,posts all around yours .

[CrankyMagpie 509]

Different temperatures make a big difference, and it's worth playing around to see what goes down the easiest. I'm three weeks out and still have a LOT of trouble with room temperature drinks. I do great with hot tea, though. And popsicles.

And Jello never hurt me, which seems so strange, since it's thick. Maybe worth a try for you, too?

[MargoCL 677]

On 10/27/2018 at 4:26 PM, Lovingmyselfforever said:

Today is 3 days post op. The Fluid going down is uncomfortable when will this stop?

I am 10 weeks post op and still struggle wit fluids. It has everything to do with temperature / texture of the Fluid. Some days I can only handle hot fluids, others room temperature, and yet more often than not lately ice ice cold. Additionally somedays I can drink tap Water, others it has to be quality bottled water (can't be dasani or zephrhills).

It's all trial and error and somedays / weeks it's more error than trial.

[Matt Z 4,139]

On 10/27/2018 at 4:26 PM, Lovingmyselfforever said:

Today is 3 days post op. The Fluid going down is uncomfortable when will this stop?

Try changing up the temp and flavor. It's going to suck for a little while, you are healing up from invasive surgery that altered your anatomy, don't let the severity of the surgery you just endured take a back seat! It will get better, just give your body time to heal up, do your best and listen to your body first and foremost! And don't be afraid to reach out to your surgical team with questions or issues, that's what they are there for!

[chuckwalsh 122]

I'm 8 days and I've been dealing with some complications.. talked to the nurse and they said it's normal to feel uncomfortable. Just have to live with it for now.

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[aussiemomdinoaunt 184]

Today is 3 days post op. The Fluid going down is uncomfortable when will this stop?

Try eating ice, it worked wonders for me. Chewing it slowed me down and it numbed my stomach and sat the best. I'm 2 weeks post op now and chewing ice is still how I get most of my Fluid intake. My pouch doesn't tolerate room temp well at all

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[Frustr8 7,886]

Yeah all these suggestions are really good, be kind to You, give your body respect, it had major surgery just like YOU and it may be having trouble healing too.