Hot Or Cold? Opinions Please

speck · September 17, 2008

Here's a little update.

In the mornings when I wake up I have a pain in the upper breast area.

Everyday I try to drink 3-4 oz of room temperature propel Water every hour.

I read to start the day off with something warm so I started doing hot chicken broth. That seems to be ok but here's the question.

If I am swollen(surgery was the 10th) would it be better to drink something cold to help the swelling go down? I'm not really sure what to try because I would hate to drink the cold Water and be in misery more than I am.

Also, last night I had two popsicles back to back. That really made my chest feel better so that's why I'm going with the ice cold drink theory for in the morning.

Any thoughts or experiences on this?

pattygreen · September 17, 2008

I had my surgery on the 9th, and find that it doesn't really matter if the liquids are hot or cold for me, but I have read that very cold liquids can make your stomach spasm. at times. hope this helps

speck · September 17, 2008

I had my surgery on the 9th, and find that it doesn't really matter if the liquids are hot or cold for me, but I have read that very cold liquids can make your stomach spasm. at times. hope this helps

How much Water are you able to drink in a day?

HeatherO · September 17, 2008

First thing in the morning, cold beverages cause greater restriction and more discomfort for me. Somehow warm/hot beverages open me up more. I have tight restriction and start my day with hot tea. However, I know I don't have an issue with swelling, just tight restriction. Hot seems best for tight restriction.

If you do have swelling from surgery and don't have a lot of restriction yet after being newly banded, I bet the cold feels really good on your stomach and might be more helpful. Cold seems best for swelling.

pattygreen · September 19, 2008

I am 11 days post op today and just got home from my first doctors appt. I asked him that question and he said I can put in as much as I want because it goes right through the band easily. On tuesday, (day 14 postop), I can eat anything that I want to put in a blender and puree.

NukeChik · September 19, 2008

I like HeatherO also start out with something warm in the morning. My morning ritual is to have a cup of hot Decaf tea. It helps get everything loosened up.