4th day after surgery....hurts to drink

[carlacv 26]

I had surgery 9/27 and I know it's probably normal but when I drink my liquids my chest (around sternum) hurts. I'm able to drink and keep it down but it hurts a bit. Wondering if it's normal or not. Sorry just freaking out a bit Thank you!

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[blizair09 3,250]

My surgery was Wednesday (9/28) and I am having this same issue. I am sipping 4 oz of Water per hour, and almost every sip involves a pain. It's nothing I can't handle (and the pain pills are helping immensely), but it is there...

[carlacv 26]

Ok thanks I guess it's normal as long as it goes away in time. I can't take the pain meds I get nauseous but so far no vomiting.

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[blizair09 3,250]

Ok thanks I guess it's normal as long as it goes away in time. I can't take the pain meds I get nauseous but so far no vomiting.

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I'm not a big pill fan, but these pain pills have been invaluable the past two days...

[kelliev2015 136]

Totally normal. I'll say the same thing that people told me when I posted this same thing a few days after surgery. [emoji3] You just had major surgery. You have a lot of selling going on in there. It's been 4 days. Just be patient and know that what you are feeling is normal. It'll get better soon!

[carlacv 26]

Thank you!!!

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[anniebanana 167]

Yep, it is normal, and it does last for a while with both drinking and eating. It does ease up a bit, but mine didn't go away completely until 8 weeks post-op.

[MHBTS 14]

Had surgery same day and experiencing same thing. I learned taking smaller sips helps. Glad to hear it's normal.

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[Autumn Fury 67]

I had surgery 1 week ago. The pain in the chest I also experienced s well as hiccups. I started using a straw and it all went away. I think the sips were causing me to take in air with the liquids and causing the pain, with a straw I don't take in as much air and no more pain or hiccups.

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[Nerdgrl 61]

Yes, this seems to be a very normal issue... I had surgery on 9/29 and I have pain and/or major gurgling with about every 3rd sip. Even though it's taboo, I too tried a straw and found it to be okay (no better, but no worse). Glad to hear that this will get better in time!

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