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I'm 2 days out and liquids hurt so bad going down. The puréed foods aren't a problem going down but how am I supposed to get in all of my liquids when it's this painful? Will this get better?

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Have you tried changing the temp of the liquids?

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Have you tried changing the temp of the liquids?

Yup, I've tried hot, cold and room temp and they all seem to hurt going down. I hope this is only temporary.

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My first weeks, I had a heck of a time getting my fluids in. Water was the worst! Cold, room temperature...it didn't matter. It was just not going down. I drank a lot of broth at first. Now that I am 6 weeks out, it is definitely better. Water is still uncomfortable but I can get it down now. It will get better with time. Good luck!

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My first weeks' date=' I had a heck of a time getting my fluids in. Water was the worst! Cold, room temperature...it didn't matter. It was just not going down. I drank a lot of broth at first. Now that I am 6 weeks out, it is definitely better. Water is still uncomfortable but I can get it down now. It will get better with time. Good luck![/quote']

Thanks, maybe I'll try something other than water. Hopefully it gets better because I love water!

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I'm also 2 days out and having a hard time with liquid. I'm at the hospital still, ready for discharge but before that happens they're giving me one more sublingual nausea pill. I've been nauseous all morning! This is awful. Also experiencing terrible gas pains. Anyone have tips on the gas relief other than walking?

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I'm also 2 days out and having a hard time with liquid. I'm at the hospital still' date=' ready for discharge but before that happens they're giving me one more sublingual nausea pill. I've been nauseous all morning! This is awful. Also experiencing terrible gas pains. Anyone have tips on the gas relief other than walking?[/quote']

I'm using a heating pad and it seems to be helping a little. Also extra strength chewable gasX. Spent the night sitting up in a chair because laying down was too painful.

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I'm using a heating pad and it seems to be helping a little. Also extra strength chewable gasX. Spent the night sitting up in a chair because laying down was too painful.

My doctors said the gas had to go away on it's own but that's just torture. I will try everything you said! I also couldn't sleep last night because I was so uncomfortable laying down :( thank you!

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The first week is tough to get liquids in. Every sip hurts. I likened it to having an elephant sitting on my chest. Yes it get better. Hang in there.

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The first week is tough to get liquids in. Every sip hurts. I likened it to having an elephant sitting on my chest. Yes it get better. Hang in there.

Good to hear that I I'll get better. Thanks

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Im 2 days out and having a hard time drinking anything flavored.. So trying hard to get Protein in.. The gas x strips instantly make me burp which is such a relief! Try them! Also sitting up feels better then laying when I sip and burp.

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My first weeks' date=' I had a heck of a time getting my fluids in. Water was the worst! Cold, room temperature...it didn't matter. It was just not going down. I drank a lot of broth at first. Now that I am 6 weeks out, it is definitely better. Water is still uncomfortable but I can get it down now. It will get better with time. Good luck![/quote']

Thanks for the advice, just tried one of my flavored Syntrax shakes and it's going down a lot easier then the water! It's not helping my thirst like water would but at least I'm getting in Protein and liquid. Thanks for the advice.

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I can't add anything to what's been said already but wanted to pop in to reassure you it does get better.....early in the post op stage I found every day was different and things got a little bit better each day.....this has continued through all the stages......clear liquid, full liquids, pureed foods, soft foods, and now solid food......take your time, and know it will get better. Best wishes to all of our newly sleeved members!

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I'm 2 days out as well. I can get in 1 ounce an hour just fine, but I'm supposed to be ramping up my intake by adding an ounce each hour. Anything over 1 1/2 ounces an hour and I get super nauseous. Hope this goes away soon. Kinda tired of being in the hospital.

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