I'm trying to drink Water but every time I take a sip this weird feeling goes down my chest and into the stomach it kinda hurts...like really bad gas

Am I taking to much water in at once?

Is it normal to feel that strange feeling?

I want to stay hydrated

Thanks in advance! I just want to make sure it's normal. I am 3 days post op

Hey, it will hurt a little for a while but just try to take it slow. I also found that straight water was hard on my tummy. Try adding some sugar free flavoring. I really like the liquid Mio drops, they seem to be easier on my tummy but stay away from the citrusy flavors like lemonade etc because they were hard on me too. It wont be long till you can drink more. Hope you feel better soon.

Try warm tea. Warm liquids seem to go down better. But, all this will get better in time.

Water is harder for a lot of us initially, in addition to herbal tea, I drank Vitamin Water Zero. It went down much easier than water for me.

Good luck!

Inflammation may be the reason for your pain as it was for me for the first two weeks. As the swelling goes down it will get better. Make sure you get sugar free frozen Popsicles theybwereva life saver. I was able to stay hydrated and eat them slow at the same time.

Thank you!!! This is very helpful!!!

Ruthie I am 3 days post op and am having the same feeling everytime I drink. Sf popsicles I can tolerate and I am drinking propel water. I think it's just inflammation. I did drink some homemade chicken broth for lunch.

Inflammation may be the reason for your pain as it was for me for the first two weeks. As the swelling goes down it will get better. Make sure you get sugar free frozen Popsicles theybwereva life saver. I was able to stay hydrated and eat them slow at the same time.

Hello Sleeved Goddess

About how long does this inflammation last. Im 5 days post op and still hurting & can barely eat or drink a think. Too painful. The gas is just sitting on my stomach and walking isnt doing it! Help!

Hello Sleeved Goddess

About how long does this inflammation last. Im 5 days post op and still hurting & can barely eat or drink a think. Too painful. The gas is just sitting on my stomach and walking isnt doing it! Help!

I'm almost 2 weeks now and I have to say the worst was the first week but I am starting to not feel that pain as much anymore.

Problem with that is now I'm taking to big of sips causing me to get nauseous now! So just because the pain isn't there anymore I have to remember to still continue to take small sips.