Hi everyone I’m new here I am 5 days post op and feeling all the usual surgery and gas pain but overall feel good

I found this forum through searching a question on google (one of many I’m sure )

my question is

When I drink say 4oz of water, or broth when is the appropriate time to drink more, how long does it take to pass ?

i don’t think I have over taking fluids yet what are some symptoms I would have if I did ?

pain?

nausea?

I think I tried to have 4oz/15 minutes but can't really remember?

Welcome!!

3 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

I think I tried to have 4oz/15 minutes but can't really remember?

Welcome!!

As Fluffy said, welcome. I think I was given one of those medicine measuring cups like those that come with kids meds and told to drink one of those every 15 if I was having a hard time drinking. Other than that I was told to drink as much fluids I can handle. At the beginning, they told me fluids were more important than actually getting the protein in. I drink plenty of fluids now when in the beginning I stay dehydrated and I was terrified that's how it was going to be forever. I was the one before surgery that could drink on a 20oz coke all day long.

Welcome!?