Since being diagnosed w diabetes 2 I drink about 62-84 oz of water a day n about 2-4 cups of herbal tea. Will I have trouble drinking after surgery? I gave up coffee years ago n don't drink alcohol cuz gives me hot flashes. Also does everyone get cold cuz I have window open wear tea shirts all year round. Guess losing fluff n lowering blood pressure will change things. Maybe next winter?? Surgery target Feb. Oh so ready!!

@fluffy4nowByes YES you will more than likely have trouble getting in fluids at FIRST...its a struggle but as time goes by it gets easier. I am almost 6 weeks Out now and I can drink pretty normal for the most part..water being the hardest to get through. Everybody is different so only time will tell how you will do but it's very normal to have issues in the beginning.

Drinking is tough for the first couple of weeks. I am just 4 weeks post op and wasn't able to regularly get in 64

Ounces of liquid daily until last week. I still come up short on my fluid goals once in a while , but it only happens every 5 or 6 days now. It is so hard to retrain yourself to constantly be sipping on something. Once you get used to always having something on hand to drink you will get closer and closer to your goals. Good luck!

At the beginning it is hard to get all your fluids, but a few months later, I notice I can drink normal cups of water just like anyone else. Just cannot mix water and eating. I tried that once out of habit and it was awful..you will throw up.

I could drink water right after surgery. In my docs office this is the norm. With a new stomach I feel we all cautious at first . Over time you will drink more and more. After a couple of weeks I could chug water to a certain extent. You will also find your diebets will receed fast. Get ready and hold on tight its a crazy ride at times but worth it.

Thanx much for feedback. So looking forward for surgery. Taking over 15 pills a day is insane! Can't wait to b healthier n have ONE chin! I have list 22 lbs since being diagnosed n eating healthier. Congrats to all

Hot drinks like herbal tea is one of the easiest things to drink postop. You shouldnt have any trouble enjoying these at all. I drink 2 to 3 cups every day.