4 days post op, drinking too fast?

[funinthesun00 156]

I had surgery on 1/18/13, and am doing very well. I seem to be tolerating liquids really well. I was reading in my post op manual that I am not supposed to be drinking more than 6 oz. in a 15 minute period. I have definitely been drinking 6 oz. faster than that without any ill effects. I will absolutely slow things down, but what is the harm if it isn't hurting me? Anyone else have this problem? It seems most people have the opposite problem.

[Southern Gal 20]

That is unusual. I just couldn't get fluids down really good until a week. Maybe you're one of the lucky ones?

[funinthesun00 156]

I hope so, but it worries me a little. I certainly am not gulping, but I'm taking sips and not having to wait much time at all for the next sip. I just don't want to damage anything. I had around 8 oz. of chicken broth tonight at dinner and felt like I ate at a normal pace. It took me about 10 minutes to finish it.

[hollirrose 249]

Many have problems with liquids after surgey. You and I are lucky. I was concerned and talked to my doctor about it. He said not to gulp but otherwise drink away. That was 9 months ago. I have fantastic restriction with food but still can down 32 oz of liquid in no time at all. It helps me get in over 100 oz of Water, crystal light, tea a day which speeds up my weight loss. Follow your doctors orders or just call them and see if they are ok with drinking more. Best of luck...but it doesnt seem like you will need it!

[DeeBrownBaker 139]

sounds like a plus to me! getting the fluids in is very important!!

[Richard Foor 655]

The people who have a hard time getting there fluids in are usually because of still having a lot of swelling. I personally was like you and did not have problems drinking as much as I wanted, it didn't cause me any problems and made it much easier to get my necessary Proteins at that stage.

[sarahzamudio1091 185]

Don't worry this happened to me also , got sleeved jan 5 th . By day 4 I was able to get down 3 Protein Shakes and all my Water plus Jello ! I'm down 21 pounds as of today . Just be glad we are those people that actually can tolerate liquids

[katie2686 5]

It's okay, be glad you're drinking well. You need 64 oz. per day. I'm able to drink crystal light peach iced tea like that - my first week out of surgery - it tasted like such a treat - I'm out of post op 1 month ago the 17 of jan