Did anyone struggle getting their liquids?

[aprilsleeve 3]

I am 25 hours post-op and am struggling with getting my liquids in. I've been sipping them out of a medicine cup and it hurts when I swallow. Did anyone else have this happen? I've only had about 4 oz. in the last 9 hours. I don't know what else to do. Is this normal?

[Erik Stone 1]

When I was fresh out of surgery (72 hours) it was very difficult to take in fluids. Obviously, don't force it down, but stay with it. Eventually your stomach will heal up a little bit an you'll be abcontinue drinking. Don't stress. Look for obvious signs of dehydration if you don't think you are getting enough Fluid.

Keep it up! You're doing great

[liannatx 897]

I couldn't even tolerate ice chips on day 2. They just made me spit up foam. By the third day I was able to take small sips and get down 2 Protein drinks and 2 bottles of Water. After the first week, I haven't had any problems at all... I drink almost like I did before surgery.

[Cars 27]

Yes, the day after surgery my throat and upper chest (like the top of my cleavage) was sore. I think it was from the breathing tube. I forced myself to drink and eat ice. It did not go away completely I am now 7 days post op but it is getting better.

[VSGmary 418]

Yes i was this way for 3.5 days after surgery, it started to get better. On the 4th day i had a barium swallow to confirm that everything was ok.. Went home the following day.

Wish you all the very best with your weight loss journey xox

[RammerJammer 81]

11 days out of surgery and I can tell you that it gets easier every day. Same issues as you but doing well now. Just remember...sips not gulps as you move forward.

[aprilsleeve 3]

Does anyone know when you can start taking bigger drinks? Or do you have to sip the rest of your life?

[Kelligirl428 1]

I am 6 days post-op and that was an issue for about 4 days. Felt like I had something in my throat I couldn't swallow part of the time and the other like something coming up. An ice pack on the front of my throat seemed to really help. The hospital staff did confirm that was from the intubation tube. Once that irritation went away things have gone much smoother.