4 Days Out...

[magee2318 6]

Having a really hard time getting in my Protein Shakes and Water in general...feels like a huge tightness in my chest...other than that I feel great, just wondering if it ever goes away? If so, when does it get better? Any tips on how to get through this? Struggling because it hurts

[612belly 32]

Hi. I'm 4-5 days out too! I can only have clears until day 7 post op appointment. I would kill for a Protein shake! If you are using a straw try with out and maybe go even slower if you can! You can do it!!

How's your pain??

[Newbeginning 12]

Was sleeved 8/13/12. Seems to get a little better each day. Was having hard time getting everything down at 4 days myself. My program said to do best you could and do not get dehydrated most important!! Just got all my Protein and fluids in for 1st time yesterday :-) and have not gotten dehydrated.

[magee2318 6]

My pain is fine, it's just the tightness after drinking! I am not drinking out of a straw, just a cup...I think today was just a hard day because it's the reality that I cannot do it like I used to and I am discouraged this is how it will be forever :/

Hi. I'm 4-5 days out too! I can only have clears until day 7 post op appointment. I would kill for a Protein shake! If you are using a straw try with out and maybe go even slower if you can! You can do it!!

How's your pain??

[milkD 37]

Make sure you are sipping very very slowly. Take breaks between sips.

I couldn't drink much at first either. I know that tightness too but now 4-weeks out I only feel it with heavy food, not drinks. So yes you will get better.