Hi all, well I'm 4 days post- op and I've had better days. I am constantly feeling full. I can't seem to get hardly any fluids down. Maybe a sip ( not even a full 1 oz and I feel like I'm going to pop.) I have a surgical drain. It seems to feel better each day , the pain is better, just slowly.

I'm open to help / ideas. Has anyone else experienced this discomfort. I'm never hungry but more than that I can't even seem to force it down. I have to eat..... Help.

I second what everyone else has told you. I used a clock and took super tiny sips all the time' date=' with the goal of drinking 1 oz. every 15 minutes while I was awake. I drank from a shot glass and used a 1 cup liquid measuring cup like a pitcher. I drank everything room temp at first, but everyone is different. Another thing I liked very early out is Sleepy Time Tea.

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Thank you Isereno. I do feel like it is easier with room temperature or warmer drinks such as strained Soup or broth. I have some tea to try. I wish I had posted this a few days ago. I have received so much helpful advice. I feel as if I shorted myself the first few days post surgery. I'm not too far off track. I think I like the tea before bed. Thank you again.