Post op

aziledk · August 1, 2016

I'm four days post op and I'm only able to drink 9oz of Water (on a good day). The pain when the liquid goes down is truly unbearable. Any suggestions?

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heidikat72 · August 1, 2016

have you tried different temperatures? early out I found slightly warm broth went down the easiest. only 9 oz a day of fluids is dangerously low and will likely land you back in the hospital with dehydration. so it is critical to keep sipping. if it is truly too painful to swallow, call your surgical team.

aziledk · August 1, 2016

I'm doing room temperature liquids since I noticed a difference when I drank cold liquids. When I was discharged I left drinking 8 ounces a day so it has been increasing slowly. I've tried eating Jello and that ask caused pain. My next attempt will be either Soup or cream of wheat. I have a post op check up tomorrow so I will address the issue with the dr again. Prior to leaving the hospital the dr was aware and said the pain might remain for a while until my stomach starts to expand.

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KristenLe · August 1, 2016

I'm doing room temperature liquids since I noticed a difference when I drank cold liquids. When I was discharged I left drinking 8 ounces a day so it has been increasing slowly. I've tried eating Jello and that ask caused pain. My next attempt will be either Soup or cream of wheat. I have a post op check up tomorrow so I will address the issue with the dr again. Prior to leaving the hospital the dr was aware and said the pain might remain for a while until my stomach starts to expand.

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I would not suggest cream of wheat if you aren't tolerating liquids. Try broth or add flavors to your Water (non caloric), Vitamin Water zero, sugar free popsicles.

heidikat72 · August 1, 2016

oddly room temp liquids were the hardest for me to get down - especially plain room temp Water. warm was easiest but if not warm, then cold. and i would agree with Kristen - if you are having trouble with liquids, cream of wheat probably not a good idea yet. I didn't even try yogurt until over a week out and and i was easily getting in liquids by then and the first time i did the yogurt, it was rough - only did an ounce and it felt very heavy. so basically my advice would be don't progress to anything thick until you can easily get in liquids

Erb8 · August 2, 2016

I'm a week out and just finally have been able to get Water in like I'm supposed to and I even finished a whole Protein shake today, which I consider a victory. The past six days I was only doing about 10oz of Water and I couldn't even stomach an ounce of Premier Protein. Green tea helped and so did clear broth. I know it couldn't go down bc my stomach was swollen, I feel significantly less swollen today since my surgery. You're definitely okay, just a little swollen right now. I wouldn't worry to much and don't push yourself too hard.

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