Good Afternoon.

After having my surgery on 9/11, this is the first day (day 4) that I have felt like getting online. The major complaint (?) that I have is when I am getting my liquids in (64 oz/day, which is difficult), after taking one drink and swallowing, I hear/feel this gurgle like liquid going down a funnel. It sometimes burns and feels like pressure. I thought when doing my pre-surgery diet, this was going to be so easy to get the liquids/protein in. NOT. Takes me approximately 2 hours or more to get 16 oz down. Does this get better?

On the bright side, at least I pooped today!!!! Moving is slow, but getting easier everyday. Would love to hear from any of my friends out there who have dealt with these problems as well.

Each day will get a little better! My first two weeks consisted of walking and sipping around the clock. The only fluids I liked where vitamin water with a little sugar free lemonade to give it a better taste. And premiere shakes It took about 4 weeks before the sharp stomach pain left. I used gas x Strips and a heat pad on my back . Had pillows tucked everywhere in recliner to sleep. But each day was a better then the previous day so hang in there

The post above is absolutely correct. It will get better. You must stay with it. Keep drinking - so very important. Get your Protein in. Walk as much as you can. This is your full time job right now. One small sip of Water (1/2 a medicine cup) every 15 minutes is what I did. Soon you will be drinking full glasses again, but you need to heal.

Congratulations on making the decision to have surgery! Your new life is just beginning and you have many better days ahead because of it!

Carol

Small sips are the way to go! Good luck