Well, I'm off! Alarm went off promptly at 3am, but i was pretty much up at 2. I got through security without the complementary anal cavity search. Yay!

For those keeping track, I'm doing the same-day travel and surgery so I'll post as much about that part of the experience as possible. Part of having surgery same-day is that I have to wear compression socks on the way to Mexico to avoid clots. So, with a nod to Amytug, I share with you a little self-portrait of my own. Said in my best Austin powers villain voice... " I'm dead sexy!"

Btw. Dr Fernando Garcia at mihospital.

Have have been reading liquid is much different than food of course. I know your still on liquids like I am

Hi Jay. Love reading ur posts ur so funny. Question...... How much Water can you drink at a time? I had surgery on the 8th. I feel like I can drink so so much liquid no problem.

I'm the same way, I had surgery 4 days ago and as long as I sip I can drink more liquid then I expected to be able to

I wonder if its because its liquid and passes through the stomach quickly? I was kind of worried yesterday that wasnt normal. I did also read solid or mushy food will be different because the stomach holds it longer. I kid you not I drank 15 oz in about 10 min

Sunshine,

I think seeing the 2nd leak test gave an insight. When I sipped that liquid I could see it go into the stomach and empty into the intestines within a second or two. I assume it happens the same way with Water.

I used to be a chugger. Now I just fill my mouth with water and split it into two gulps. I have a 22oz container and I can typically get about 1.5 in during work on top of the 6-8 oz of Protein shake in the morning.

I ate sitting down yesterday and it was awesome! HA!

Dennis is feeling great. I was so jealous of him during the trip. He had his one day prior to ours and his recovery seemed to be going so much quicker than mine.

Glad Dennis is doing well. Glad u got to sit and eat. Does/did it hurt ur stomach when u eat anything?

Thanks Jay! That gives me great insight to what I am going through. I didnt pay attention when I did mine. I was in so much pain

Glad Dennis is doing well. Glad u got to sit and eat. Does/did it hurt ur stomach when u eat anything?

I've been eating pureed Soups. Progresso Mushroom Soup goes down the easiest. I tried chicken and corn chowder the other day (pureed of course) and the sleeve didn't like that. I got about three small bites in and I was done. You guys have me in the mood for mashed potatoes, so I'm going to try some thinned out this week.

I wish I found this earlier... this puts everything into perspective.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/vsg/4458217/The-Pyloric-Valve-How-it-works-with-the-VSG/

It talks about the pyloric valve and how it operates regarding food/drink.

I'm no doctor, but it looks like drinking Water (not sure about thicker liquids) BEFORE a meal is not a total deal breaker. I'm too early out to experiment, but in a few weeks, I'll try to drink some set amounts of water 5-15 minutes prior to eating to see if it causes any discomfort. I suspect as long as you're sipping, it won't effect eating at all. Of course, this is BEFORE you start eating, after that valve closes, it's a completely different story according to that link.

Wow Jay thank you. That was very good info!!!!

ok... i lied... i just tried it. I had to go to a restaurant for lunch for someone's birthday. I sipped about 4 ounces of iced tea while waiting for the food to arrive. When my soup arrived (I got French Onion soup) I just ate the broth and a few onions. No pain at all. I stayed away from the cheese and the small pieces of beef in there.

I wish I found this earlier... this puts everything into perspective.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/vsg/4458217/The-Pyloric-Valve-How-it-works-with-the-VSG/

It talks about the pyloric valve and how it operates regarding food/drink.

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Thanks Jay. I got to sit down and eat today. YAY!