I have a killer headache (it's not caffeine withdrawal) and every tiny bit of liquid I get down makes me feel full and then I have sort of a semi-burp. Sort of like if a burp and a hiccup had a little baby ... that's what happens after every tiny sip. I think it may be air from my CPAP because I didn't have gas issues after surgery. I used some Gas-X strips, but so far it's still happening.

I can't go near my Protein drinks. I opened one up and I felt myself retch. I got down two sips yesterday and that was all I could do. Water with a tiny tiny bit of crystal light is the only thing going down. I'm going to try broth later today because I feel so weak and fatigued.

I spent the first night after surgery heaving up red blood, then a brownish liquid that had a bloody taste, then by morning it was only white foam. After that, I am not planning on doing the slightest thing that will make me throw up. I got an Rx to treat the nausea, but that doesn't help with the everything makes me want to hurl side of things.

Is this aversion to the smell of things like the Protein Drinks normal? How bad is it that I can't get them down?

I'm so sorry to hear you are going through some rough times Kat619. It does get better. I couldn't do anything cold at first because I also had a hiatal hernia repair, but now they are my best friend! Love to chomp on them!I found broth to be soothing to the stomach also. Now that I am 4 weeks out, things are much better and I know it will get better for you too. Just hang in there. I did find at the beginning that sipping as much as I could was helpful in healing and getting my liquids in. I love Cyrstal Light Lemonade, ice, and 1/2 cup of water mixed with Strawberry Sorbet Unjury protein powder. Very delicious and quenches my thirst. Plus 21 gr. of protein! I also love ice, 1/2 cup of milk, and 1 scoop of Unjury Chocolate Splendor. I mix it in my magic bullet and it comes out like a Wendy's Frosty. I eat it with a spoon! Works great when I am with the family and they are having ice cream.

Thank you. It is so comforting to read that it gets better and that most our symptoms are similar. At least this tells me there is most likely nothing wrong. As for cold things, I can't drink really cold liquids or Popsicles, but I can chew ice. Go figure.

I had an upper GI before I left the hospital and everything was working fine, thank God. My Dr gave me prescriptions for acid reflux and nausea meds that helped me a lot, so no more throwing up. Yesterday I was able to get down 1/2 of an Isopure without issues when a couple of days before, the smell from just opening the bottle made me want to throw up. I keep sipping sipping sipping liquids all day long so I don't get really dehydrated. Warm liquids were the first thing that went down for me too, and they still feel the best. I know I'm not getting the full amount of liquids, but every day I get in more than the day before. I hear you about the popsicles, Just opening the freezer door and seeing the boxes gives me flashbacks, lol. I hope you continue to improve.

I am glad to read you are doing better and that you are no longer throwing up. Today was a bit better for me as well. I still only got in half of everything I am supposed to, but it went down easier. Thank you!!