Liquids feel like they wont go down...

[Derek1701 0]

I'm 1.5 weeks post op. I feel like any liquids I drink no matter how slow, get stuck around the bottom of my ribs. This started 3 days ago when I tried some puréed items. I felt like I had a stick in my stomach. My dietician suggested going all liquid or a couple day to clear things out.

The "stick" is gone, but now I'm feeling full or not hungry most of the time. And if I sip anything it feels like it wants to come back up. No nausea. Anyone else?

Derek

[BellaItaliana 57]

For me, it makes a big difference how big the sips are. Are you gulping or taking little sips? This was really hard for me to get used to, and sometimes I still forget... if I'm watching TV or something, I may accidentally take a big gulp of Water, and I definitely feel it in that spot in my ribs.

[ccm2n 28]

I never had that particular problem but just keep in mind your body is a healing machine. You should get better everyday and notice you can drink more and eat a little more as time goes on. Just stay hydrated as much as you can. How much Fluid are you getting in ?

[Derek1701 0]

I never had that particular problem but just keep in mind your body is a healing machine. You should get better everyday and notice you can drink more and eat a little more as time goes on. Just stay hydrated as much as you can. How much Fluid are you getting in ?

Shooting for 32-64 oz

[ccm2n 28]

Im about 1yr post op and I can remember trying to get in the 60 and it was tough but doable. I would set a timer on my watch to drink 4 oz cup every 10 min. That helped me until the swelling in my sleeve went down.

[ccm2n 28]

Also remember when you eat/ drink broth that counts a liquid as well.