Pain after drinking...

[UsernameTaken 283]

I have had pain after I drink (liquid diet, 10th day post op) finally spoke with my dr, we determined that apparently I swallow air when I drink which creates air bubble inside and hurts... Apparently I don't know how to drink????

I have been really paying attention to it, and even before talking to my dr was doing very small sips... I tried different bottles, different cups, spoons et. I feel like I am not able to meet my Water goal because of this and getting nervous I will get dehydrated.

Have you guys experienced this? Does it go away? I know we are not supposed to use straws but I am tempted to try and see if it will help me get water in since I already get air inside... Ugh...

[James Marusek 5,244]

Right after surgery your body is in a major heal mode and many individuals find it difficult to get the required fluids and Protein in. It does get better with time. Keep trying and eventually you volume will increase.

[UsernameTaken 283]

Right after surgery your body is in a major heal mode and many individuals find it difficult to get the required fluids and Protein in. It does get better with time. Keep trying and eventually you volume will increase.

Thank you for encouragement James!

[Learningtolive 109]

Agreed with James. The pain sensation does go away. Heck, I'm almost 4 months post-op and still occasionally have that pain, so I sip slowly during those moments and get it going with liquids as much as I can. Try different liquids, and temperatures may help as well.

[UsernameTaken 283]

@@Learningtolive

Thanks for the input, that's what I am trying to do right now, having some diluted Vitamin Water lemonade, have some discomfort but so far so good but no bad pain yet today.