Hello everyone. My name is Maurice and I was sleeved on 12/10/2012. pre-op weight 331 now down 41 pounds today at first doctor visit! bp is great and down one med so far. I am wondering if anyone else has experienced a hypersensitivity to food and environmental places. Most smells make me wanna puke and dry heaving is often. My main concern is hydration and I am trying hard to stay as hydrated as possible. Does anyone else feel bloating and discomfort if you drink or gulp too much water? I had a hiatalhernia removed also during sleeve procedure so my doc tells me that i will take a little longer to fully heal inside and that the discomfort when I drink should subside in about 3 months. I really wanna be able to drink and guzzle normally especially when the weather changes! I wouldnt wanna have to sip forever!! Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Hi Maurice, welcome and congrats on your sleeve. I had surgery on 9/10/12 and still have to take small amounts of fluid or I get pain and feel nauseous . Some people seem to be able to gulp quickly, hang in it will get better!!

It all depends on the individual. Im 3 weeks out and can take pretty big gulps of liquid. Although in the first week, I took very small sips and could feel them just struggling to go down because of the swelling. Once your swelling goes down, you should be able to take bigger sips. Good luck to you and congrats!

Hello Maurice,

Great work! I was told to sip forever by my doctor! I am I felt the same way! I wanna be able to quench the thirst but the discomfort and bloated feeling is from sending the water down too fast and could possibly be doing damage. I am 5 months post opt and I never thought I would say this but I am getting use to sipping lol It allows you to enjoy the drink and taste the flavors. lol...keep up the great work!

Welcome Maurice. Congrats on your loss.

Hi neighbor,

I am in Westchester county also.

How are things now? Where did you have the surgery done?

Hope all is well with you.