For those who have already had surgery, what do you consider a "sip"? Teaspoon, Tablespoon...?

That will vary from person to person. It just depends on what you are comfortable with. I take larger sips, but I have read many on here have trouble with even the smallest sip for a few days post-op. I would guess my sips are at least a tablespoon.

That wasn't really that silly of a question!

@@SuperDave Thanks for your response and confirmation!

My doctor has his patients drink an ounce every 15 minutes the next morning after surgery (no liquids the day of at all).

They brought the little plastic medicine cup to pour the Water in and drink.

I never had a problem with drinking. Fortunately I was one of those that could take a normal drink immediately.

So they should start you out at the hospital in tiny amounts and you can increase as tolerated.

I used a shot glass the first few days at home. A shot glass is 1 ounce. My doctor also told us to drink 1 ounce every 15 minutes. It worked out just fine.

Eventually, you will get tired of the shot glass and you will figure out what works for you.

Don't be afraid and try to relax. It will go better that way.

You will be fine!

I'm 4 days post op and right now I'm doing a teaspoon at most. Any more than the and it feels like a brick hitting my little stomach. I also use the shot glass method where I make a shot glass last for 4 sips. The way I'm not overdoing it and causing myself unnecessary pain.

Sheena :-)

For me, the first about 4-5 days a medicine cup would take 2-3 sips to get down. Now I am drinking normally. I have to remind myself not to chug, and if I take more than 3 swigs I have to let the last one sit in my mouth while the first couple go down. But I think I am one of the rare ones in that regard.

I consider a sip whatever doesn't hurt to get down. You will have to experiment to see