Is there any point that I will be able to take a normal sip of things after surgery?

I have been able to take normal drinks since 5 days post op. 5 weeks post op and I drink like I did pre op.

I have been able to take normal drinks since 5 days post op. 5 weeks post op and I drink like I did pre op.

I drink normally and I'm 5 weeks post op!!

I am 3 1/2 weeks post op and am able to drink normally, I do get full sometimes and slow down but do not have to sip.

It gets better, really. I drink almost normally now. Just can't chug like I used to, but others can.

Omg thank you!

I am two months tomorrow and I can turn up a water bottle and chug exactly 5 chugs. Any more than that and its uncomfortable. I've always been a water chugger, and those first few weeks were torture for me. Now I can feel satisfied with my 5 chugs. :-)

Is there any point that I will be able to take a normal sip of things after surgery?

Like others said, Absolutely!!! I was at about 8 weeks and was starting to feel discouraged because I was still having to take small sips due to nausea. Got better nausea meds and now magically, I can drink reasonably! Maybe 2-3 full mouthfuls of Water or milk before I need to pause for a few minutes. If the forced sipping lasts a long time (like, maybe 6-8 weeks?) be sure to discuss it with your surgeon during your followup (or just call if you are experiencing anything that is distressing to you!)

Good luck!

I am a chugger too. That was the most difficult thing for me. Now I can chug a few times and be ok. I have never counted but I would guess 5 or so like a previous post mentioned. I'm 3 months out.

I am two months tomorrow and I can turn up a water bottle and chug exactly 5 chugs. Any more than that and its uncomfortable. I've always been a water chugger' date=' and those first few weeks were torture for me. Now I can feel satisfied with my 5 chugs. :-)[/quote']

That is totally me! I hope I still love water when I'm changed.

Like others said' date=' Absolutely!!! I was at about 8 weeks and was starting to feel discouraged because I was still having to take small sips due to nausea. Got better nausea meds and now magically, I can drink reasonably! Maybe 2-3 full mouthfuls of water or milk before I need to pause for a few minutes. If the forced sipping lasts a long time (like, maybe 6-8 weeks?) be sure to discuss it with your surgeon during your followup (or just call if you are experiencing anything that is distressing to you!) Good luck![/quote']

Thanks Daydra! There is so much light at the end of the tunnel, I can't wait.

I am a chugger too. That was the most difficult thing for me. Now I can chug a few times and be ok. I have never counted but I would guess 5 or so like a previous post mentioned. I'm 3 months out.

Water is my best friend and I couldn't imagine not being able to take more than a sip forever.

I'm glad someone asked this. I'm 3 weeks post-op and not being able to drink a few gulps is so annoying. I like to run and not being able to drink enough afterwards is frustrating! I'm also going to start a Bikram yoga class and I'm a little worried about the dehydration if I can't guzzle a bottle of water like I used to.

As long as it isn't super cold I can chug liquids no problem. If it is too cold I get a spasmy feeling in my stomach.

I worried about the same thing like when Im working out, how am I going to be able to keep myself hydrated enough. Its not an issue for me though, Ive been able to drink beverages the same way as before surgery...chugging when I want.

I'm glad someone asked this. I'm 3 weeks post-op and not being able to drink a few gulps is so annoying. I like to run and not being able to drink enough afterwards is frustrating! I'm also going to start a Bikram yoga class and I'm a little worried about the dehydration if I can't guzzle a bottle of Water like I used to.

That was also a big concern of mine. Can't imagine how dehydrated we would be only being able to sip.