Hi everyone,

I had my surgery on Tuesday, so am just four days out. My biggest challenge at the moment is ingesting sufficient liquids. Sometimes I feel that it is hard to get the liquid down my throat, but mostly I feel discomfort when it hits my stomach. sugar-free ice pops and ice chips help, but I know that it is important to be able to drink increasing quantities.

I have Protein shakes and Isopure iced tea with lots of protein that I want to start today, but am having so much trouble with actual drinking. Has anyone else experienced this and how did you deal?

The other thing is that I have a bizarre sense of actually feeling my internal organs, which seem heavy. Before surgery, they were anonymous entities, while now they are actually making their presence known.

Many thanks for your input.

Hello,

First congrats on taking this awesome step for a better life.

I had mine on the 9th August.

The only liquids that went down were iced evian Water and hot fruit infusion, like berry infusion with hot water. Went on for a week. U could try diluted watermelon juice.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Take even smaller sips and go slowly. Try different temps of liquids. It is so very important to get your liquids and protein down.

@@skinnyjeansatlast Sip constantly and as @@suzzzzz said - try different temps. Try teas (decaf, flavored, iced or hot), broth, Powerade zero, Vitamin Water zero, infused water - anything that you tolerate and just keep sipping throughout the day. Once the swelling goes down - it'll be easier. Be sure to take your PPI if prescribed. Someone also suggested crushed ice with crystal light over it like a snow cone or slushie which sounds really good). Take it slow - you'll get there!

@@skinnyjeansatlast -- I had my surgery on 8/23. In the last few days I have found that, for me, plain Water goes down like a brick no matter how small a sip and no matter what temperature. IF the water has some flavor to it -- Mio, Crystal Light, Vitamin Water Zero, I can drink it no problem. Warm, but no hot liquids work for me. That first day was an endless array of trying different liquids and different temps. I've found my sweet spot and got down 48 ounces of liquid yesterday. Keep experimenting. And keep the sips really small at first. That was the hardest thing to learn to do because I have a history as a gulper.

Get the nectar grab and go. Lemonade and strawberry have been my life savior. I'm 5 days out that is all I have drank. Plus I'm addicted to ice chips right now

Get the nectar grab and go. Lemonade and strawberry have been my life savior. I'm 5 days out that is all I have drank. Plus I'm addicted to ice chips right now

Who makes the drinks you are talking about? Thanks

@@skinnyjeansatlast -- I had my surgery on 8/23. In the last few days I have found that, for me, plain Water goes down like a brick no matter how small a sip and no matter what temperature. IF the water has some flavor to it -- Mio, Crystal Light, Vitamin Water Zero, I can drink it no problem. Warm, but no hot liquids work for me. That first day was an endless array of trying different liquids and different temps. I've found my sweet spot and got down 48 ounces of liquid yesterday. Keep experimenting. And keep the sips really small at first. That was the hardest thing to learn to do because I have a history as a gulper.

Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Nectar is a Syntrax brand.

I'm five weeks out and still not getting enough . I'm not worried I just keep trying to have a little more. I know I will get there eventually I've found ice pops and iced Water is best . Also warm cups of tea . Best wishes xox

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App