iamsunflower2011 4 Posted January 10, 2022 I'm struggling getting fluids down, I have 3 more days on this clear iquid diet [emoji31].Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GradyCat 3,695 Posted January 10, 2022 Stick with it. Sip, sip, sip all day long. Also do some sugar free flavored popsicles, they're lifesavers at getting the liquid down easily . They count as liquid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizonaplane 1,613 Posted January 10, 2022 I found that I enjoyed sucking on ice cubes right after surgery, and that I was better able to drink if I kept the beverage in my hand or right next to me. Because it hurt to move and stretch, it was hard if I put it a few feet away. Also, try different beverages (plain Water no longer tastes good to me!) and different temps. I liked my drinks very cold, but some people prefer them hot/warm right after surgery. Try hot herbal tea or broth for example. 1 huskymama reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShoppGirl 5,009 Posted January 10, 2022 Looks like others have it covered. I will just add that it gets a little bit better each day. Hang in there. 👍 2 huskymama and lizonaplane reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huskymama 149 Posted January 11, 2022 Ice cubes are great I agree with that and it gets the eating and crunchy need to stop. I feel that cold things made my tummy feel better like maybe helped with swelling? But also sugar free Gatorade is awesome I would dilute my Water with it to get more in but I drank it cold cold cold with ice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites