birthygirl

I drink almost exclusively Water, especially that quickly. Protein supplements aren't agreeing with me post op. I actually am getting very little protein now, but my surgeon assured me that before it reaches a critical point I'll be able to eat more. I can easily drink 8 oz in less than 5 minutes. I'm just always so thirsty!

I have always been one to drink a large amount of Fluid. And with this heat (100+ here) it makes me even more thirsty. I always feel like I drink too fast. I'm only one week post op. Could this stretch my sleeve? And how do I make myself slow down?

I don't see the stretching being an issue, but I had a serious soda "addiction" pre surgery. I HAD to have at least one every day. I'm only 4 months out from surgery and have had cravings for them. I know, though, that if I have one I won't be able to stop myself so I avoid them anyway.

My rational tells me no, sodas won't stretch your sleeve.
Sodas are considered by many surgeons to be ok if they are allowed to go flat first. This tells me that all the acids & poisons in the soda isn't a major concern. So the problem is the carbonation itself. Carbonation is nothing but carbon dioxide. Since your body produces carbon dioxide and there is carbon dioxide in you're blood at all times I don't see how it can cause a reaction in your stomach tissue that wouldn't already be happening anyhow.
All that being said, why would you want to put those poisons into your body?

I don't see the stretching being an issue, but I had a serious soda "addiction" pre surgery. I HAD to have at least one every day. I'm only 4 months out from surgery and have had cravings for them. I know, though, that if I have one I won't be able to stop myself so I avoid them anyway.

I actually had my gallbladder removed when I had the sleeve done.

I started full liquids on day 2 ( while still in the hospital) and purees on day 5 per my nut. Tolerating everything well. I can still only eat 1-3 ozs at a time though, and I'm totally fine with that.

I cracked the 240 mark. 13 days post op and I'm down 20 whole pounds! I've NEVER lost 20 lbs before!!