Today is 1 week since my surgery. Is it normal that i don't really need to sip fluids i can take decant swallows with no discomfort?

My ability to take in fluids rebounded really quickly after surgery. I was already drinking semi-normally after just a few weeks, while others on this forum still report difficulties after several months. You must be healing nicely which is a great thing!

Good luck!

This was my experience. I took it easy days one and two, but by day three, I had no problems taking normally sized swallows of liquids. I'm not gulping by any means, but not sipping either.

Thanks for both your responses.

2 hours ago, Paul Bahr said:

This was my experience. I took it easy days one and two, but by day three, I had no problems taking normally sized swallows of liquids. I'm not gulping by any means, but not sipping either.

Pretty much the same for me too. I was wondering if it was ok. Nice to hear I'm not alone. Lol

On day one I could not even keep the sips down, it kept coming up. Now 5 days after surgery I am drinking almost like before surgery. But there is a lot of tiny weird burbs going on.

Oh, I'm definitely on the noisier side as things process through. Lots of gurgling and such. Weird in meetings. Makes me a little self conscious. I'll get over it as I get healthier. LOL

I'm 2 days post op and able to drink pretty normally. Trying to not over do it but so thankful I don't have the pain as others have reported when swallowing

I really like this app and appreciate everybody's responses it really helps ease the mind on some stuff