I am almost 1 week post op. I am on full liquids and will be for the next week. I am confused about how much liquid I can have at one setting. I have read information that suggests drinking 2 ounces of your protein shake every 3 hours. My doctor did not have very specific guideline as fas as the quanity of something you should have in a specific time period. Do you measure your liquids and only drink so much in a specific time? If anyone can, I really need to see a typical day of someone on a full liquid diet that is getting in their protein and fluids. Also, do your protein shakes count towards your 48-64 fluid ounces???

As we speak I am drinking 8 ounces of PowerAide Zero. I am sipping. Should I sip to the point that this takes me half an hour to drink?

Thanks in advance. I am frustrated and will be calling my dr. tomorrow and try to get more specific questions answered. For the past few days, I have been sipping but drinking like 6 ounces of my protein shake at a time. I felt fine then but am not feeling well today. No vomiting though.

I'm new, so not sure if I can help. I just started my Full Liquids today. My doctor told me to get my Protein in first. He said to start with 2oz of my shake, not to sip it but drink it, wait to see how I feel - he wants me to get used to feeling "full", then increase up to but no more than 4oz at a time when I recognize my pouch being full/empty. Right now I am doing ok with this...I think I am feeling the sensation of being "full" at about 2.5-3oz.

My shakes do not count toward the extra Water I need to get in. My doc wants me to drink at least 48oz in addition to the shakes. I have a big cup that I pour 48oz of water in and drink from that all day long. So far it is working for me.

Thanks for your help! I am going to make sure I am not having more than 4 oz of my shake at a time. When were you banded? I think I have left the honeymoon period of getting banded. That is very good that you drink 48 ounces of water! I have been drinking a lot of Crystal Light, etc but very little water. Tomorrow before my workshop I am going to go get a Route 44 ice water from Sonic and drink that all day there (8-4). I appreciate it! I was getting so frustrated.

I was told to strive for around 4-6oz an hour of liquids

Thanks for your help! I am going to make sure I am not having more than 4 oz of my shake at a time. When were you banded? I think I have left the honeymoon period of getting banded. That is very good that you drink 48 ounces of water! I have been drinking a lot of Crystal Light, etc but very little Water. Tomorrow before my workshop I am going to go get a Route 44 ice water from Sonic and drink that all day there (8-4). I appreciate it! I was getting so frustrated.

I was banded on June 10th.

Just be sure to ask your doctor about your Fluid requirements. I'm sure you have noticed on these message boards that there is a very wide range of post-op diets.

Good Luck to you!

Re: the liquids, I think you have to really go at your own pace. I was able to drink very quickly (by accident chugging water)..but, i tried to be very cognizant and take small sips..but, i was basically drinking the whole time..in between protein shakes, I would be drinking water..I think the key is to keep yourself hydrated..Best of luck!! (forgot to mention i was banded on 4/22/10..just had my first fill almost 2 weeks ago)...

My surgeon gave me a book that I need to follow....for full liquids I need to start eating 4 "meals" a day. Each meal should be 8-12 oz of full liquids, take fthe first 1-2 oz over 5 to 10 min. Wait for it to settle in your pouch. Take an additional 1-2 oz every 5 minutes, taking a total of 30-45 minutes to consume the 8-12 oz portion. You should drink two 8-12 oz of your protein shakes each day. Hope that helps!! I start full liquids on Wednesday.