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This is a common problem... it is SO hard to try to keep get it in at first. My only advice is just have something with you and sip constantly. I know some people set a timer for every 15 minutes and try to get an ounce in at least every time the timer goes off. Sometimes temperature changes help... I personally did much better with warm liquids or at least room temp, so I would have herbal tea a lot at the beginning (non-caffeinated). I also used the MIO flavors with electrolytes in my water.
 
eladams2015 said:
This is a common problem... it is SO hard to try to keep get it in at first. My only advice is just have something with you and sip constantly. I know some people set a timer for every 15 minutes and try to get an ounce in at least every time the timer goes off. Sometimes temperature changes help... I personally did much better with warm liquids or at least room temp, so I would have herbal tea a lot at the beginning (non-caffeinated). I also used the MIO flavors with electrolytes in my water.
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I was trying the every 15 minute thing but i steel feel so full from that so I’m not able to do the every 15 mins I’m trying every 30 mins and it’s helped a little but it’s still so hard
 
I think everybody gets a bit dehydrated immediately post surgery. Tiny sips, micro swallows. I enjoyed sucking on crushed ice / chips; the melt trickle was something I could handle almost nonstop when I was having problems handling a swallow. And yeah, it gets easier / better quickly.
 
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