I had my surgery Dec 7 and for six weeks had no restriction. By last week I felt no different than prior to surgery.

I had my first fill last tuesday - 3cc's. I did liquid for two days then pureed/soft for two. For the past two days I've had toast and a poached egg for Breakfast, no problem. Yesterday I tried a little pork carnita - about 1/2 of a small one. The meat was chopped small and moist.

I felt fine for an hour or so until I drank Water. Then I felt overly full and couldn't eat for the rest of the day. In the evening I ate a couple saltine crackers.

I felt better this morning and ate the same for breakfast. Then for lunch I had some salsa/quacamole and 10 tortilla chips. I chewed each bite slowly and didn't eat more than 1/4 cup altogether.

After an hour I drank water and the overly full feeling hit again. I haven't eaten anything for the past 7 hours and still feel very full.

The feeling hits me only after I drink a liquid and gets worse as the day goes on. Do I get tighter later in the day? I have to drink water. What is the best way to do it?

I would wait longer before you drink after a meal. Of course you need plenty of water, but could probably get it in even if you wait 2-3 hours after eating. Hope this helps.

That was almost two years ago and you were right. I have to wait at least two hours after a meal to drink anything. Then I make sure to sip a full glass of water. Make hay while the sun shines!