I had surgery Nov. 11th, when will I be able to drink normally, or will I always have to sip drinks???

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my surgery was on 11/14 and I have been told by my team that yes, in fact, I will have to learn to sip my liquids from now on ..if I take more than a sip of Water or broth right now I have been OK, but never a gulp, never...

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I asked this a few weeks ago, majority seem to not have an issue 6 months down the road. It's what frustrates me most!

This has never really caused me an issue -- even from the earliest days post-op. I am 8 weeks post-op on Wednesday, and I would say that I drink semi-normally. I occasionally get a little overzealous with my Water gulping, and I get a little pressure in my chest, but it subsides quickly, but that's about it. I have stayed away from carbonated drinks completely, and I haven't had any caffeine since before the surgery either, though. I pretty much drink all water with an occasional caffeine-free iced tea thrown in.

I am almost 3 months out and I can drink normally with no problem. I can swallow 4-5 times with ease...I think that's gulping anyway. That was one of the same questions I had for my doctor, and they told me that no I would not have to sip forever and he was right. Just have to give it some more time. ☺

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I am almost four weeks out and can drink thin liquids at a fairly normal speed. Can't swallow hard or gulp, just slow and steady.

I guess everyone is different. I am 8 months post opp. and still have to sip. I can still only take in a few ounces of food at a time. I sip all day to try to get in my liquids in. To be honest, I am okay with that. Having to sip the liquid all day keeps me from snacking.

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I'm 2 1/2 weeks post op and I have no problems drinking normally. I can talk multiple swallows without any problems.

No you will be able to drink normal because I had my surgery on the 8th and I'm drinking normal now

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I had my surgery 2 weeks ago also I wanted to know when you lay down on your side dose it hurt really bad I only can lay on my back it's that the same for you

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