Having a really hard time getting water to go all the way down even if I walk afterwards. I had surgery Monday and just started drinking fluids today. Juice seems to go down alright but not water. Any tips?

I haven't had surgery yet but I've read that warm water helped others. Staying hydrated is hard. Hope the warm water works.

Maybe I'm different but warm Water made me feel sick....ice cold water is the ONLY way I could drink it!! Same with my Protein shakes I put a couple of ice cubes in mine and it went down so much easier!!

Kim

Maybe I'm different but warm Water made me feel sick....ice cold water is the ONLY way I could drink it!! Same with my Protein shakes I put a couple of ice cubes in mine and it went down so much easier!!

Kim

I've read that as well Kim. I guess everyone is different. Boy its things like this that worry me. Lol

My suggestion is to try even smaller sips. Early in the post-op phase, I could barely sip 1/5 of that tiny cup they give us at the hospital and I was burping and in a bit of pain. Now, a week later, it's much better. I also experimented with water temp and for me it turned out anything super cold went down better. Finding the right temp for you could really help. Good luck!

Try different temperatures, and different non-caloric (and non-carbonated) liquids, and different "size" sips.

I am the same, it took me a good week and a half to really start taking a good amount of water. You have to remember that your stomach is swollen d=from the surgery, Just do tiny sips, have a bottle next to you, so you know how much you are drinking daily. I am now 2 weeks post surgery and can now almost do 1.5 litres. I am getting there, but don't push yourself.

I had the same issue initially. It just didnt' go as smooth as other drinks. I substituted Vitamin water Zero and was able to get all my fluid in much easier. Any decaf, zero calorie drink is good as long as you're getting in your liquids.