A Sip isn't just a Sip

[DesertGal]

There is a definite learning curve to figuring out just how much you can take in at a time, and I too, feel every little thing that goes in.

There is for sure, for me anyway. I tried so hard to get in MORE water yesterday, but it didn't fly. I even made a nice cold glass of iced tea and I couldn't drink it. My taste buds have become fine tuned since surgery and I can SMELL and taste everything. I am having difficulties getting my medications and vitamins down but I do it. I never 'tasted' a flavor with them before but now it's there. My surgeon wants me on zinc for three months and I did one full month and not sure if I can do 2 more. I can't keep those down (liquid OR pill form).

It's going to take time but it's worth it so far: Surgery was March 24, 2017 and I lost 20 pounds this past month (April 24, 2017). 62 pounds total. I am not really hungry, but the good thing is that when I DO think about food and what I want to eat when I can eat, it's a piece of chicken breast and steamed asparagus or broccoli. And a cucumber salad! Nothing sweet, no cravings for that... just the foods I ate on my pre op diet.

[cgprincess]

You have no idea how good your post has made me feel. I'm so TERRIFIED of not getting enough water after surgery. I get dehydration headaches like mad (I like in Arizona) so I've even been thinking of setting myself up with a hydration clinic just in case! omg the idea that I might be able to drink a mouthful of water 30 days after surgery is awesome. thank you!

[lbraxton]

The same thing happens to me. LOL!

Hi Shelby, what's weird is that you feel everything that you ingest. For instance, when I gulp too much water...it sits there and slowly drains into my stomach. If I eat too big a bite of food, it backs up into my throat and slowly drains into my sleeve. It's a really weird sensation that isn't talked about a lot. Hmmm...maybe others don't share my experiences but it happens to me all the time. Now, it's a bit easier...the other night though, I ended up with a mouth full of crystal light because I was really thirsty, spaced out and gulped too much. It burped back into my mouth, then slowly drained into the sleeve. Weird...