Today I am 7days post op . Problem is I'm still only able to take only one tablespoon every 5mins (half of a medicine cup). When will this chg?? Also after about 3-4 sips I am DONE, and feel full for about 1-2hrs.

Please, please, please let me know if this is normal!

Yes, it's normal.

Most folks are advised to try for a medicine cup, 2 TBSP every 15 minutes. You can really just wet your mouth with it and get that in.

It will get easier as the days go. Just keep at it. It really is a full time job, from the minute you get up to the time you go to bed.

Just try to sip even it it seems like you feel full. It really is just that your new tummy is swollen.

I promise it will get better each day and in a few weeks it will be great. I am 3 months out tomorrow and I can do over 100oz a day without a problem.

Thx so much for this info! I'm so scared I'm gonna just drop n end up in the ER for dehydration. Thx!

It is so normal and in a few months you realize that it was so not a big deal. Stay focused on your fluids and in no time at all you will be eating solid foods,

About day 16 or 17 I started to drink fluids more normally. Thank goodness cuz it was driving me crazy.