Hi,

I'm one week out of surgery and I don't mind drinking Water. Prior to surgery, I was good about having 4-5 16 oz bottles each day. Now, every time I drink one swallow it hurts. Does this get better? How long is it like this?

So if I chug water and it still sort of hurts 3mos out is it dangerous? (terrified of slippage)

Yes and no. If you were used to chugging water like I used too then the answer is No and it has made me sad in the past. You will however be able to drink more easily the further out you get. Chin up

You could have water nausea or not like cold or room temp which is what I had.

Cold/room temp felt like I was dropping stones into my stomach and then I would get the foamy spit up from the water so I had warm water (blugh) in hospital and just drank warm things like decaf tea when home.

I wish I wanted water as much as you do! I hate water. I just bought crystal light and have been adding lemon to trick myself to believe it isn't water. I'm having a hard time getting all my fluids because of this. Plus, I get bad stomach cramps which I'm looking into with the doctor tomorrow...

It does get better. I am an admitted "chugger". Or was. I can, at times drink more than others, but you have to listen to your new you and learn when to stop.

Welcome to the club.