Stomach Capacity

[Ter72 3]

I am post op day 9 and still full liquids. I can easily drink 8 to 11 oz per 15 minute sitting. If I drink less, then I am still feeling hungry. I hear different ideas that Fluid go through you and this isn't a problem. Other things I have read indicate I should only be able to hold no more than 4oz. Anyone in a similar situation.

[Neoteric Verve 65]

ME!!! Last night at dinner I had well over 20oz of fluids in less than an hour. I thought the threshold was around 4 as well. I guess that is the capacity but fluids tend to "run" through the gut while solids sit there and give you that full feeling longer. I am 6 days post-op and feel good. Very good. No pain from surgery at all.

[Ter72 3]

Ok.....I feel better. Thanks for sharing! I have to keep believing that once we add food, the capacity will be significantly less......

[Neoteric Verve 65]

The sleeve is a programmable tool. It'll work when you want and you can also eat around it when you don't. I just can't imagine why anyone would do that though... I was told that your main goal is to remain hydrated the first couple of weeks. Of course get the nutrients down but hydration is very key. Best of luck to you and that Sleeve of yours!!

[coops 1,790]

Hey!

Don't worry.... fluids slip straight through. I am 14mths out now and when I drink something hot or something cold I can literally feel it go straight through and down!! Getting plenty of fluids in is really important through the whole process, not just in the first instance!

I promise that when you start on mushies and solid foods, you will feel the restriction. Keep getting the Fluid in, you're doing a great job!

[Ter72 3]

Thank, u so much for the encouragement. My concern was that I could ruin the staple line or cause a leak this soon out by taking in too much liquids. I appreciate the feedback!

[Neoteric Verve 65]

Coops are you really 1 stone from goal?!?!?! AWESOME!!!

[Tippy2us 11]

Coops is correct! I can guzzle Water down and if I'm drinking something real cold or real hot I feel it go all the way down! First time it happened I thought for sure I was leaking LOL. But give me half a cup of Soup and I'm stuffed.

[A New Day 5]

That sounds like a lot! In the post op diet I was given, it says 'never drink more than 2 oz. in a 10-15 minute period'.