Hello everyone. I am on my 2nd day post and I am having trouble taking in the 6.5 cups of fluid my doc recommends. Yesterday was extremely difficult because I felt gas pain every time I drank something, today I think I am just scared that it might come back up, or that I might stretch the pouch. I am alone with the difficulty of taking in this much?

I'm right there with you. Had my surgery Thursday. I don't think there is any way I could drink 6.5 cups of liquids. I just sip on tea, water and Popsicles. My body tells me what I can handle so I'm taking it slow.

sip your water. and walk, walk, walk. also buy GASX it will help the gas pain. this is all normal, not to worry!!

honestly keep walking a little at a time, keep trying. it will help so much.

you will not stretch anything at this point. this too shall pass, we all experienced it - and hated it!

just sip, sip,sip. It will get a easier and easier each day. Like readytogoforit said walk and get up and around as much as possible. It will keep you from being as sore and get the gas to absorb.

My doctor wanted me not to drink more than 1oz every 20-30 min. They just don't want you to get dehydrated. So even if you don't get in the whole 6.5 cups in as long as you are still using the bathroom you should be ok. I ate sf popsicles the first few days since I wasn't allowed a lot of liquid at one time.

Don't drink to fast as it would make you uncomfortable but you shouldn't throw up. You are just swollen right now not restricted. I honestly thought the day after my surgery was the worst. I was really sore from the incision but also had a sore throat because of the tube they had down my throat during the procedure.

Thanks so much guys, it is great to know that it isn't just me. I did buy the gas x stripes and they are helping... And yes walking walking walking lol. I appreciate your replies thanks so much!!

It is hard, but you do have to change the way you drink also! I loved to gulp water, and that's just not possible now. Sip small, slow sips; if you're feeling something every time you drink it could be a big sip and restriction in your band. Take your time, you can do this.