warm or cool drinks to start

[cindyn 0]

I will be banded Monday 9/11 in am. I was wondering if people have better comfort with cool or warm liquids to start?

[Iluvharleys 15]

I could drink either one, I also ate a lot of popcicles. Just try it and see which one is easiest for you. Good Luck!

[liberty2003 0]

I have to start the day with warm drinks..

Usually every morning i have a coffee whalf and half and sweet and low..

It helps relax my band so that an hour after wards i can eat

[paula 4]

Most of the time warm drinks are more soothing right after surgery. But like Betty said - figure out which one works for YOU. Broths, protien shakes, popsickles were pretty much the only thing I had for the first week.

Be cautious if you decide to have Tomato based things - like V-8 juice. Sometimes this seems to aggitate new bandsters tummy!

Good luck!

[lianna 3]

I assume you mean the first week or so post-op? Right after surgery I was fine with either warm or cold drinks. I suppose I stuck more with warm liquids since I was having mostly broths and Decaf teas. BTW, good luck with your upcoming surgery!!!! You must be reaching that nervewrecking excited/apprehensive stage about now! Look forward to seeing you around the board, and am sending wishes for a speedy recovery!

[*susan* 1,709]

First off, I want to wish you good look with your surgery. It is the day after tomorrow, are you getting excited yet? I remember two days before mine I couldn't wait.

As far as hot and cold drinks, I have not been able to tolerate anything cold since getting my band. I have to let everything I drink get to room temperature, otherwise it causes me pain. I have no idea why, it just does. Everyone is different though, and everyone's bands tolerates different things.

[LapBandit 5]

I didn't have trouble with liquid temp.

The night after surgery I wasn't hungry but drank some sugar free hot cocoa and I swear it felt so good on my belly. It wasn't very hot and I didn't even halfway finish it, but those few sips felt really soothing!

Just test it out slowly until you see for yourself if there's gonna be any difference to you.

[bibytz 0]

Good luck with your surgery tomorrow, I wish you a smooth recovery.

Ciao... for now.

[juliegeraci 7]

warm liquids seem to help me most.