Oh, my gosh...thank you so much for posting this! I am 9 days out and have found the same thing!! I can drink 8 oz with little trouble and a cup of thin soup pretty easily! I was starting to worry that my bougie was way too big! My Dr will only do a 36 which he over sews! I am hoping that I will have good restriction when I can begin to eat! This thread gives me hope!! I am on full liquids for 4 weeks post op! It is an interesting ride! Best wishes to all of you!!