Hello! I have been following these boards for quite some time. I was sleeved on Monday and am having a very hard time drinking. When I sip I feel gurgling on left side then pain and pressure. Do I just have to push past this to get my fluids in?

hard time drinking. gurgling on left side then pain and pressure

@@klova914

congrats on surgery the other day, (Wednesday)

sorry you are having pain, gurgling, pressure when drinking Water

try drinking water at room temperature

that can help you feel better - improve the situation

people will give their good responses, thoughts and opinions, experiences

at the end of the day do whatever your NUT/surgeon tell you

give them a call

tell them i say hi too

healing thoughts being sent your way

good luck

speedy recovery

kathy

edit....edit

just read a bunch of good posts explaining the pain and gurgling

i wasn't aware this was a "normal"/common problem

i never experienced the issue @@klova914 described

in this case...i responded too soon about something i didn't really know existed

ooooops

i made a mistake "once" before too

i thought i was wrong

good luck

kathy

Hi there -- congrats on being on the other side!

You asked: "Do I just have to push past this to get my fluids in?"

Short answer: yes. I had the same issue, as have many posters here. It's not easy to navigate, but in a relatively short time things will improve. Each day should get a little easier! Hang in and perhaps try sucking on a popsicle to get in some fluids. That helped me.

15 cc every 15 minutes. More than this will cause that pain and pressure. Slow wins the hydration race. I was sent home with medicine cups to portion out water and my protein shakes. Watch the clock and just get it in. Don't get behind or you will be super dehydrated and dizzy. Each day will get better. You will be able to double to 30cc every 15 minutes in a day or two.

congrats! and yes the gurgling reminded me of a slow moving drain! it took about a week or so for me to not feel awful when i drank Water or Protein.

i did one oz every 15 min as well, rotating water and protein.

i would set up shot glasses to remember lol

welcome to your life!

I have to admit that drinking through a straw was the only thing that worked for me. I know they say not to, but I can't drink any other way. I think it helps me control the amount that goes in at one time.

Thanks everyone!

Drinking through a straw slowly too was the only way I could get my fluids down too

You might try Propel Water. It has sodium in it and is easier for our bodies to digest. Have you tried Gas X strips. They seemed to help also. Pushing through is a big deal at this point in your journey. You do not want to get dehydrated. Any form of liquid counts, Popsicle, jello, broth, etc. Just keep up the hard work. It will get better each day.