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Okay, I know they tell you not to BUT nothing changes and not a problem for anybody I have seen/heard. Try using a straw! Helped me tremendously.

Since sips, normal drinking and schugs hurt, i may try a straw. Why do they tell us no straws? My surgeon adamantly said no straws buy he doesn't want me dehydrated either but thats what is happening!

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The straws have to do with swallowing air (the straw is full of air that you're pulling into your mouth), and also with the larger volume you tend to swallow when you use a straw. My plan says straws are OK if they don't cause a problems. I've been choosing to use them. I just open my mouth before I swallow, no air problems.

Water was ok, then got a bit harder. I can only take tiny sips, and just a few. But I can chew ice chips all night long. Have you tried ice chips, or SF popsicles? I know cold things seem to bother people but I do fine with them and I'm not sure I'd be able to maintain hydration at this point if it weren't for ice chips.

Do what your plan says, but if it's me and I have to choose between hydration or carbs, I'm taking the hydration.

Since sips, normal drinking and schugs hurt, i may try a straw. Why do they tell us no straws? My surgeon adamantly said no straws buy he doesn't want me dehydrated either but thats what is happening!

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I have no idea why..but the last 2 days I can't get enough to drink...and I can't drink it fast enough.

wish i had your problem. i just don't like to drink liquids that much. i try and force myself, but only get about half liquids in per day..

i'm working on the problem. i know how important liquids are

i was hospitalized for dehydration. will never have that again.-no fun

best of luck to me

kathy

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The straws have to do with swallowing air (the straw is full of air that you're pulling into your mouth), and also with the larger volume you tend to swallow when you use a straw. My plan says straws are OK if they don't cause a problems. I've been choosing to use them. I just open my mouth before I swallow, no air problems.

Water was ok, then got a bit harder. I can only take tiny sips, and just a few. But I can chew ice chips all night long. Have you tried ice chips, or SF popsicles? I know cold things seem to bother people but I do fine with them and I'm not sure I'd be able to maintain hydration at this point if it weren't for ice chips.

Do what your plan says, but if it's me and I have to choose between hydration or carbs, I'm taking the hydration.

I tried ice chips and they do work. I just so tired that they end up melting before I can get a decent amount. As for popsicles, I "got sick" when I had one in the hospital aand it usually talkes me a while to get over that.

I tried drinking with a straw.................. SO far so good. Thx a mil!

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Omg, I was JUST wondering about not being able to chug after surgery! I was chugging Water today and realized that the wonderful feeling of chugging to quench my thirst will be non-existent someday soon. :(

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Whether I sip or chug' date=' my tummy doesn't like it!!!!!!! The only thing I can drink in a single sitting with some quantity to is chicken broth. I can't live off of that. I haven't had Protein in 2 days because I have been so sick and I almost passed out yesterday due to dehydration!!!!!!! I need help![/quote']

Try sf popsicles.. When nothing else works...popsicles go down nicely!

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Drinking was my biggest problem after surgery. I lived off of sugar free popsicles. But at 6 weeks it suddenly got better. I was able take bigger "sips". I think in the beginning I was able to get in 20 oz at the most. I am at 8 1/2 weeks and I can get 40 oz. It gets better with time. I am still really thirsty all the time jut not as bad as in the beginning.

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You won't have to live on just sips all your life. In my experience im almost 4 weeks out and i can finally quench my thirst by taking down more than just a few sips at a time.

Keep a bottle of Water with u and every few mins keep taking a few sips. It'll quench your thirst and if you keep at it you'll no doubt get your water quota for sure.

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