Pain when drinking

[thin2bme 2]

Hi everyone, I had Lapband done 5 years ago and did well losing 114 lbs. well a year ago my band slipped and I had to have it removed in November. I just had the sleeve done this past Thursday so I am 2 days pos-op, the problem I'm having is when I drink anything, Water, broth or pop sickles there is a pain that lasts just for a second but it's irritating so I don't think I'm getting as much fluids down as I should be at day 2, I've only had 18 oz of liquid so far today, is this pain or discomfort supposed to be like this?

[Newme48 104]

You are only 2 days post-op. do not gulp your fluids. I would use a little medicine cup that holds an ounce and average 4-6 little capfuls in an hour. That might make it more tolerable while you are still healing. Did you have a hiatal hernia repair? I had both done this past Tuesday (2/5). Sounds like the pains I get occasionally. Good luck!

[courtoomp 107]

I had the same problem for probably a week post op. I am 2.5 weeks out now and have no problems. I actually had pain to the point of keeling over after every sip. My doctor told me to just focus on the fluids (esp some with electrolytes like diluted G2) and not worry about the Protein. That way you get enough Water to keep dehydration at bay while waiting for the pain to go away. It is normal to have esophageal spasms and stomach spasms right now. There is a ton of inflammation in there that can cause the muscles to go a little crazy but it'll get better!

Best of luck and if it gets so severe you can't keep fluids down call doctor at once.

[courtoomp 107]

Oh, and track dehydration easily by looking at your pee. As long as it's still clear you're fine. Worry about dehydration if you are getting dizzy when standing, feel extremely weak, dizzy when go for a walk, delirium. An try some warm broths as those felt better for me

[Newme48 104]

I agree again. My MD has me on Clear Liquids until I see him for my first post op visit in 3 more days. Not sure when Proteins are added back in but probably soon. I also take a prontonix every morning and they gave me a med for nausea but I haven't needed that yet thankfully. Good luck again!

[thin2bme 2]

Thank you all for the suggestions, this experience is definitely different from my band postoperative.

[SMO 193]

I am 5 days post op and I am having some spasms, too. I had more in the hospital than I do now. At first, they occurred with every drink of Water but I think they will eventually resolve because they are coming less frequently. It is not unbearable pain and does not interfere with me getting my fluids and Protein in. Overall, I have had a very positive experience. Very little pain, good energy and no real hunger.

[thin2bme 2]

I am 5 days post op and I am having some spasms' date=' too. I had more in the hospital than I do now. At first, they occurred with every drink of Water but I think they will eventually resolve because they are coming less frequently. It is not unbearable pain and does not interfere with me getting my fluids and Protein in. Overall, I have had a very positive experience. Very little pain, good energy and no real hunger.[/quote']

Glad to hear that at day 5 things are getting better for you. Beginning tomorrow, I'm able to add oatmeal, yogurt, and creamy Soup to my diet, I'm a little afraid to try these because of the pain I'm experiencing just with the liquids, but as you say my pain is also tolerable and I'm excited for this new tool to work for me!

[shelly77 20]

I'm almost 7 months out, and I remember having the same pains my first few days. If something is too cold, or too big of a swallow, I will still feel some pain for a few seconds.

[juny 93]

I had the same problem for probably a week post op. I am 2.5 weeks out now and have no problems. I actually had pain to the point of keeling over after every sip. My doctor told me to just focus on the fluids (esp some with electrolytes like diluted G2) and not worry about the Protein. That way you get enough Water to keep dehydration at bay while waiting for the pain to go away. It is normal to have esophageal spasms and stomach spasms right now. There is a ton of inflammation in there that can cause the muscles to go a little crazy but it'll get better!

Best of luck and if it gets so severe you can't keep fluids down call doctor at once.

This is exactly what I needed to hear. I had the spasms all the way up and down my throat ever since the surgery. It's a real quick way of making you never want a sip of anything ever again. It was so bad it would cause my stomach to heave. It was terrible. I had my surgery on the 5th and I'm still getting them. BUT they're less and less frequent and intense.

I don't really feel pain from the tubes they put down my throat but they must have really done a number on it because the spasms are just god awful. I'm supposed to go back Tuesday after next, really hoping to feel a lot better than this by then.