Had my surgery on the 5th

[iamsunflower2011 4]

I'm struggling getting fluids down, I have 3 more days on this clear iquid diet .

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[GradyCat 3,692]

Stick with it. Sip, sip, sip all day long. Also do some sugar free flavored popsicles, they're lifesavers at getting the liquid down easily . They count as liquid.

[lizonaplane 1,604]

I found that I enjoyed sucking on ice cubes right after surgery, and that I was better able to drink if I kept the beverage in my hand or right next to me. Because it hurt to move and stretch, it was hard if I put it a few feet away.

Also, try different beverages (plain Water no longer tastes good to me!) and different temps. I liked my drinks very cold, but some people prefer them hot/warm right after surgery. Try hot herbal tea or broth for example.

[ShoppGirl 3,340]

Looks like others have it covered. I will just add that it gets a little bit better each day. Hang in there. 👍

[huskymama 149]

Ice cubes are great I agree with that and it gets the eating and crunchy need to stop. I feel that cold things made my tummy feel better like maybe helped with swelling? But also sugar free Gatorade is awesome I would dilute my Water with it to get more in but I drank it cold cold cold with ice