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Day 3 post op.. I feel water going down and it hurts... is this normal

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By patpat2, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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orionburn    1,023

orionburn
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For some, yes, it's normal. I had a terrible time getting anything down for the first few days. The swelling can be pretty bad making it difficult for things to get into your new tummy and through it. Even with small sips it felt like it was sitting on top of my stomach giving me a horrible heartburn feelings. Having ice chips helped me more than trying to drink my Water. Popsicles will be another good way to get some fluids in without having to try and swallow much.

I know it's pretty rough right now but it will get better, so don't give up. Hope things get easier for you soon.

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Claudiarb    21

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Yes, it’s normal, for me the first week I could barely get in 10 oz of liquid in a day, and that was sipping the entire time I was awake. Also, for me Water is a no, it sits super heavy on my stomach and chest so I just make caffeine free tea and that’s how I get my liquids in.


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LELH    72

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I'm 2 days out and am having the same feeling. Try warm liquids...teas and broths. And try to get burps out.

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LELH    72

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Is your tummy super stiff? I was great yesterday but this morning? Wow! So stiff. Burping and walking will help get the gas out. Hope we both feel better soon.

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Losebig    508

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Yes absolutely normal. Warm beverages seem to go down a little bit easier. I also put some powdered lemon in Water, which helped for some reason. I think it stopped hurting at about a week. I'm 5 weeks out and still feel some weird sensations when drinking warm liquids.

I never got hiccups before, I get them (though very briefly) all the time now when eating or drinking.

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