Hi everyone,

It's day 6 post op and I'm feeling pretty good. I travelled home for 14 hours yesterday which was rough, but I'm resting today. I have a question about drinking. I'm a little "tight" in the mornings with liquids. Is this a healing thing or common after I'm completely healed?

It reminds me of the band in the mornings, but much less painful and doesn't last until 3pm everyday. It's just a little uncomfortable. Later in the day I don't have the issue and am getting all my liquids in, albeit very slowly.

Thanks!!

Wow, 14 hours. That is quite the day of travel.

The tight feeling in the morning is just a part of the healing process. It will pass. You may want to try your liquid at a warmer temperature. I drank room temperature Gatorade for the first couple weeks as if it was cold, I couldn't get it down. Water wasn't even an option for me unless it was about an ounce.

Well I started with a cup of tea to loosen things up. It's been a couple of hours and still a little tight, but I'm glad to hear this is all part of healing. I'm actually fine with water but my taste for water has changed a little since surgery.

Yes, Mexico to Canada, a stopover in between and 2 huge customs lines. I'm very glad my mom was with me for support, carrying things, reminding me to drink etc. Thanks for the response.