Can’t seem to get even 4 oz of water in. 4 days post op and constantly feel full. Any suggestions? Is the full feeling maybe something else like surgery discomfort? I have stopped all pain meds.

If you don't drink you will end up in the ER with dehydration. It can be very dangerous. If you truly can't drink, call your doctor's answering service for instructions.

Suggestion: pour four little one ounce medicine cups full of water or other clear fluid. Try to drink one over the course of 15 minutes. Ten tiny little sips. Do this every fifteen minutes that you are awake. it will get easier.

I had to add a Gateraid type drink around days 4-6 because I was feeling the same way. I also have iHydrate app on my phone sent to remind me every 15 min to drink. I just take 2-4 swallows each time to help me get the water in.

Try to change up the temperature. I could sip hot water or very cold water and ice chips. I also used sugar free popsicles and sugarfree Bigsticks. They also count as fluids.

You’ve gotten great tips for the water, but just wanted to say yes the full feeling is also swelling from the surgery. Your stomach has been cut open. Like any injury it will swell up!