Hi,

This is my second day post op and I feel and look so bloated in my stomach. I've only been able to drink 16 oz of Protein shake yesterday (the entire day and forcing myself). Today, I could only tolerate 1 on and 3 oz of chicken broth. Is this normal? Even though I'm so bloated and feel so full, should I continue to drink for the sake of not getting dehydrated?

Please help!

Thanks,

Totally normal to be bloated. They pump your stomach full of gas to do the procedure. Keep drinking and make sure you are walking to get that gas moving! Good luck to you!

Totally normal to be bloated. They pump your stomach full of gas to do the procedure. Keep drinking and make sure you are walking to get that gas moving! Good luck to you!

Hi TracieR: Thank you. Glad to hear this is normal. Good luck on your journey too!

I am 6 days post-op and today is the first day my stomach feels almost normal, size wise. Even yesterday, it started out just slightly bloated but by the end of the day I had to take my shorts off because it was way bloated. This morning it seems fine and has stayed normal throughout the day.

So don't worry, girl you are only 2 days out!

Keep drinking but make sure you drink some water. I barely finished a protein shake a day for the first few days. Sounds like you are doing well.

It is very normal. Sip, Sip, Sip those fluids. Avoid Ice cold liquids. walk, walk walk..............this too will pass : )