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Help! I cannot seem to get enough Water in throughout the day much less water AND protein! I know I'm only 4 days out but I haven't been successful yet! It's driving me crazy and I can't figure out how to get it all in. I'm so scared of drinking too much but I'm not sure what is too much. Anybody else having these problems?

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I've bought sippy cups and i put a timer on my phone for every fifteen minutes and I take three sips of liquid EVERY TIME.. I was able to get in 70oz in and I'm 5 days post op.. It was hard when i got home but just the thought of getting dehydrated and going to the ER was worst than trying this.. Good luck!!

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It's not that I'm not thirsty I just don't know how much I can handle. Hopefully tomorrow will be better!

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It's not that I'm not thirsty I just don't know how much I can handle. Hopefully tomorrow will be better!

The sippy cups help so you don't over do it and get that horrible feeling in your chest.. Hope that helps..

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The sippy cups help so you don't over do it and get that horrible feeling in your chest.. Hope that helps..

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And how have u done since surgery ??

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The first three days were hard with gas pain but I broke through on my forth day and can honestly say I feel great and i am happy with my sleeve..

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Help! I cannot seem to get enough Water in throughout the day much less water AND protein! I know I'm only 4 days out but I haven't been successful yet! It's driving me crazy and I can't figure out how to get it all in. I'm so scared of drinking too much but I'm not sure what is too much. Anybody else having these problems?

You're "normal". ;D. Each doctor has their own program. Mine emphasized fluids fluids fluids the first 4-5 days. If I could manage Protein with nausea even better. I felt like I sip sip sipped constantly. And I WORRIED. I am 17 days out and just Friday night realized "hey I am taking more normal sized drinks". Slow and steady wins the race! If I don't pay attention and take a pre surgery "gulp" my stomach quickly reminds me and therefore there have only been a few!

Keep on rocking it and stay motivated.

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Help! I cannot seem to get enough Water in throughout the day much less water AND protein! I know I'm only 4 days out but I haven't been successful yet! It's driving me crazy and I can't figure out how to get it all in. I'm so scared of drinking too much but I'm not sure what is too much. Anybody else having these problems?

It took me almost a week to meet my minimum Protein and water intake. My Dr said do not drink from a straw as it introduces air into the stomach which will make it harder to reach fluid goals and will cause more gas/burps. I am just over two weeks out and my minimum intake has been raised. I was told I could add cream Soups but still full liquid. Problem is if I eat cream soups I can't get my minimums.

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I'm done and I feel fine for now. I'm still recovering. And typing with all these things on is tough but just wanted to keep you posted.

Just saw this. Today makes a week since I've been home. I'm walking, cleaning and already running errand. I even went to work one day to take care of a client. Feel great no pain, getting my fluids down and even lost 16lb already. I had no gas pains thank god. I can truly say that my experience so far is great.

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I had my two week follow up with the surgeon. I only lost 12 lbs postoperative, and I am so disappointed. Although I have lost 25lbs in the last 4 weeks, those numbers sting badly. The surgeon said that I lost at a good pace, but I only see others talking about 20-30lbs in two weeks. Am I alone in the way I feel? I can't get over my feelings of failure. I have surgery and still can't lose weight. I did not cheat and stuck to my liquids with no snacking. What is wrong with me?

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I had my two week follow up with the surgeon. I only lost 12 lbs postoperative' date=' and I am so disappointed. Although I have lost 25lbs in the last 4 weeks, those numbers sting badly. The surgeon said that I lost at a good pace, but I only see others talking about 20-30lbs in two weeks. Am I alone in the way I feel? I can't get over my feelings of failure. I have surgery and still can't lose weight. I did not cheat and stuck to my liquids with no snacking. What is wrong with me?[/quote']

Woah! That's great.... that's almost a pound a day. That's where i'm at. My doc said to expect that much. You are doing great!!! Nothing is wing with you.... can you remember any other time in your life when you lost a pound a day....i sure can't. Keep up the good work!

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Wrong not wing...lol

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Thank you Phily. I was so bummed, I was hoping for 20-25 lbs. My wife said the same thing as you. However, I got so obsessed with numbers that I almost undermined myself. You keep up the good work as well.

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