Just got home from hospital. I'm still in a lot of pain. I just have to say.... So many of your comments had me well prepared.

Congrats,,sip and walk!!

Congrats! I was released yesterday afternoon and can I just say... OUCH!!! One question for all of you post opers, how long did you stomach gurgle and hurt with even tiny sips of Water? It hurts so bad to drink!

Gurgling is decreasing slowly - although as soon as my intestines started working again they jumped into the gurgling too, now I am just a symphony of weird digestive noises all day. Pain was gone pretty much after day 3 or 4 except when I take too big of sips.

Congratulations and welcome to the loser's bench!

Congrats! Walk, sip, rest!

Thanks everyone. I'm definitely forcing myself to walk, take deep breaths with my incentive spirometer, and get my fluid in.

Thanks everyone. I'm definitely forcing myself to walk, take deep breaths with my incentive spirometer, and get my Fluid in.

Good girl. Keep it up!!

Congrats!! In 2 weeks you will feel fabulous. Just rest and take good care of yourself.

Welcome to a new start of your life!!!

Congrats!!! Take it easy. Rest, sip, and walk is the best advice! This site will be your best friend, stay close!!!

Welcome home! Rest up, walk, walk, walk...sip, sip, sip...and remember you WILL feel better soon.

Congrats! I was released yesterday afternoon and can I just say... OUCH!!! One question for all of you post opers, how long did you stomach gurgle and hurt with even tiny sips of Water? It hurts so bad to drink!

I started my liquids an hour ago and I'm having the same issue. Water goes down, and a painful air bubble comes up. Hopefully it's only temporary!

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I would try apple juice or crystal light. They say the composition of water will do that sometimes. I am having a difficult time with water as well. The nutritionist consult I attended pre-op warned that might happen, apparently it is very normal.