How Fast Is Too Fast?

[Gastricsleeve4me 186]

Sleeved on Monday so I'm only 5 days out. Wondering how much liquid is too fast...and why. My dr said no more than 2 oz in a 10-15 min period. I seem to be able to tolerate more...and my sleeve has no problem. Just wondering if it's an issue to get like a cup down in 20-30 mins if it's not making me feel crappy. Advice?

[hollirrose 249]

I was able to drink a lot from day 2 on. I never felt uncomfortable with liquids and was actually concerned about the amount I was able to drink and how fast. My doctor didn't put any restrictions on how much to drink at one time. I was just told not to gulp. If you are able to drink a good amount then you are lucky! Have you seen the posts of people who can't even sip without feeling sick and full? Listen to your doctor ... But happy drinking!

[MyGastricSleeveLife 180]

The Bariatric Coordinator at the hospital told me that as long as I wasn't getting nauseous, then I wasn't drinking too fast. He didn't say how much at once though. I usually keep a water bottle full & take sips every few minutes throughout the day. I eat a cup of broth or Soup in about 30 minutes usually. The first day home it took me 90 minutes for a cup of broth, but now it's only about 30 minutes. As long as you feel okay, I think it's fine. Just don't push it.

[deekaspor 89]

I believe one of the reasons to drink slowly and smaller amounts is to learn to know when you feel full. You don't want to fill up on Water and not get the proper amounts of nutrition.

[kysia81 11]

I am 10 days out. And my doctor said liquids and soft foods. I can handle a lot without issue!! I had some chilli and it made me feel better

[thewinds 7]

I can do a cup in 15-20 minutes, I can do 3-4 ounces of chicken in a hour. My doc told me yesterday that you won't allways feel pain when drinking or eating to much so it is important to pace your self just cause there is no pain doesn't mean all is great I find out when I had to much when I run to the bathroom so I slowed down big time. And it is better

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I am like you. I seemingly can drink all the Water I want, but a couple big gulps of milk and I definitely felt the restriction.