having Troubles with swallowing

[zuby1124 0]

Hi, So I'm six days out of my surgery... i had it on Monday and was discharged from the hospital Wednesday afternoon. So far its been a struggle to drink all of my Protein Shake and swallow the my Multi Vitamins its to many pills and its becoming overwhelming. Im almost regretting having the surgery, and I really dont want to feel that way!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Zuby

[Tiffykins 672]

Try drinking warm fluids, it'll help with the swelling, and can help soothe your stomach. I found peppermint herbal tea was extremely soothing, and it felt really great on my sleeve. The first 2 weeks are tough, and the swelling will go down. Broths and warm drinks definitely made getting in my fluids much easier.

[TX.Geek 1]

Good call Tiff!

I am just hitting my 3 week post-op mark myself. I had the same swallowing problems too until I tried warmer fluids. The warmer drinks went down MUCH MUCH easier. My Doc said it is common that colder drinks can cause a spasm when you are trying to drink early on after surgery, so I would not be too concerned yet. I would however make sure your doc knows what is going on though, in case he has some other suggestions.

Oh yeah, I have been able to start drinking a little bit cooler drinks now with fewer problems than I had last week.

Best of luck and hang in there!

[feedyoureye 3,087]

Are you eating a handful of pills or chewables? I think chewables or drinkables might work better for you early out...

[amayes75 0]

Hi, So I'm six days out of my surgery... i had it on Monday and was discharged from the hospital Wednesday afternoon. So far its been a struggle to drink all of my Protein shake and swallow the my multi Vitamins its to many pills and its becoming overwhelming. Im almost regretting having the surgery, and I really dont want to feel that way!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Zuby

I'm having issues with swallowing too. I've found that it is easier to drink liquids that are hot. I have been spreading my Vitamins out through the day and taking them with hot chicken or beef broth. That seems to be working out a little better for me. I do have some pain however, because I find it impossible to take the pills with just sips of Fluid so I'm having a little pain after each pill I take.