How do you tell the difference between full and sore post op. I'm on Clear liquids and it hurts some when I drink. Am I full or just sore still. My body feels like it wants more sustinance.

Thanks

Stacey

I would say sore. I was about 3 weeks out before I ever consume any liquids, and never felt a full signal on clear or even full liquids. I just stuck with the prescribed 2oz every 15 minutes, and that helped me get in my fluids, and I didn't worry about carbs, and stuff that early out. Once I got to full liquids, and mushies I watched my carbs, but clear liquids, I consumed whatever I could tolerate that was allowed.

Hang in there, you'll feel better soon. I was able to take a Children's tylenol post-op when I didn't want to use the RX pain meds. I used it sparingly, but maybe you could ask your surgeon or someone with his staff if this would be an option for you.

Thanks

Yea, its probably just sore. I should follow the 2oz rule instead of looking for signals this early on. All in all I'm doing pretty good. Just a little tender still. I cant wait to be thin

take care

stacey

I'm experiencing this too. My tummy feels full after 1 oz and i can't do it again for at least an hour or two. Today, I think I consumed about 16 oz of liquids total and I know I've got to get more in. I'm only 2 days post op and this is only my 1st day keeping aything down. Does it get easier? I celebrated eating a half of a popcycle today for breakfast and the nurses thought I was nuts. I had IV fluids today but I was dischared and it won't be there to help anymore. I really feel full. Is there any help?

Oh yes it gets easier!!!! And when I ate a popsicle a few days post op my life was changed, Angels sang, fireworks, such magic! You really won't recognize signals yet. Measure and go super slow. I have an egg timer next to my bed for fluids and still over a month out have to set it for 15 minutes then drink. It really is worth it to go slow. I slimed on water a few times and it is nasty! But I swear on everything holy this gets better. Ask anyone on here who was reading my posts a few weeks ago and I was not a happy camper. Tonight I went swimming and it was bliss to feel like I was in control of this body of mine. I have energy again, and I am a happy lady! Good luck to you!!!

I'm experiencing this too. My tummy feels full after 1 oz and i can't do it again for at least an hour or two. Today, I think I consumed about 16 oz of liquids total and I know I've got to get more in. I'm only 2 days post op and this is only my 1st day keeping aything down. Does it get easier? I celebrated eating a half of a popcycle today for breakfast and the nurses thought I was nuts. I had IV fluids today but I was dischared and it won't be there to help anymore. I really feel full. Is there any help?

Every day is exponentially easier than the last. Its rough at first, but you'll be fine :thumbup1: