When r u able to drink instead of taking sips from a sippy cup

When r u able to drink instead of taking sips from a sippy cup

I'm in week 3 and I can finally drink more than a sip without it hurting . I would be so thirsty and it was super frustrating but it got better ???? I also bought straws today, that helps ALOT

Same here. Week three starts tomorrow. I can swallow enough water to swallow my meds with reasonable ease.

My doctor told me I can't drink with a straw because it brings to much air in your body

Edited March 22, 201511 yr by pingram11

My doctor told me I can't drink with a straw because it brings to much air in your body

Yeah, my doctor told me other wise lol they said it's totally safe and not sure why that theory came about lol. But every practice has different opinions. Just like some people could have small meals during their two week pre op diet , I was so devastated when I seen that lol

Same here. Week three starts tomorrow. I can swallow enough water to swallow my meds with reasonable ease.

Such a relief, isn't it? Lol

Ok so u can drink from a straw n like 3 weeks

Ok so u can drink from a straw n like 3 weeks

Yeah, just to be safe. It's so helpful

And harmless **

Edited March 22, 201511 yr by valkyrie88

I am having a hard time getting me fluids down, it takes me all day to drink one 4 oz cup like 10 hours, even if I sip I get real bad hiccups

I am having a hard time getting me fluids down, it takes me all day to drink one 4 oz cup like 10 hours, even if I sip I get real bad hiccups

How far out are u?

5 days post op

5 days post op

Yeah around that time for me

It was so hard to swallow without it hurting and it sucked because I was so thirsty. Just know, it does get easier. I sipped water and crystal light all day, I couldn't even stomach the protein shakes . But now I'm in week 3 and can drink more without that horrible , uncomfortable feeling

Also, the Pepcid really helps. Did they give you that? The hiccups are probably from all the stored gas

Yes I have gas x but I still get them, was u able to drink apple juice as a fluids or does it have to much sugar

It would have to be sugar free , unless your diabetic . If I drink anything with sugar i could get dumping syndrome. I've only been wanting ice cold water though, although I'm missing diet Pepsi like crazy ????

Yes it sugar free, I can only drink 1 oz of it tho, I really didn't drink pops so I don't have that craving,