3days post op, doing good. Gass pain gone, rest managed by pain meds. I am on 6 125ml portions a day with 1500ml fluids. Not too bad. I have a q about the fluids though... Can water stretch the pouch? How do you know whether it has been stretched? I don't drink 30mins before or after meals but I'm thirsty all day. Can you drink a glass at a time or must you sip the glass or only sip small amounts?

I am four days out and have the exact same question. Dies all this water sipping stretch things?

I can't imagine that if you are not taking big gulps that it would stretch your pouch. That's a very good question, though.

nope, goes right on through

i say this answer with great yepper its true

as i asked my dr less than 3 weeks ago amd asked jeannine of bandwagon and aj aka yellow rose of texas for the zillionith time that very question and it no, you cant/wont

Thank you I've now heard 2 sips every 15 minutes or every TV commercial break but more won't hurt since we are talking true clear liquid. Will stay on the less is more side but with increased confidence, which I deeply appreciate.

Just want to share that last night, with pillow support, I was able to sleep in bed versus the recliner. This meant for not only better rest, but shift in gas pockets. Feeling better this morning. I hope all of you wake up to a string, healthy, smart day filled with sunshine, grace, the gain if Liss, and slow sips of water ???›

I'm in bed on my back, my bum hurt from same position though! Can wait to be on my side. Can wait too start with mushies. Going back to work on wednesday, pretty much 12hour shifts- goin to be embarrassing to have 15 different small containers etc. Oh and I can't wait to get to 7days to jump on the scale!

Bronx, have you tried creative pillow alignment to find a more comfy sleeping spot? It really helps.

Okey 4days post op. Feeling like my old self again. Paying attention to my water intake so not to stretch pouch..but..I am starving people! I'm fine during the day but when it comes to my last meal I wana make it last as long as possible, then I lay an bed and hear my stomach rumble and begging for food! Does you stomach also shrink during this process?