Unable to drink cold liquids

Life is Good to me

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Joined : Feb 2013

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Posted 3/12/2013 2:15 AM (GMT 0)

I am 5 days post op & have found I can't drink liquids unless they are lukewarm to warm - feels as though my new wrap is spas,ong or something if I do. Is this normal? I'm having a hard time getting enough liquids down because of this. Any suggestions? Thx!

opnwhl4

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Posted 3/12/2013 2:41 AM (GMT 0)

Josie-

That is very normal. Stay away from cold and carbonated drinks and no straws. The cold makes the wrap area contract, like icing an injury to help with swelling. Room temp drinks are best and slightly warm drinks before eating can help relax the wrap area to help food go through easier

Take care,
Bill

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