My moms been forcing me to drink calories. Obviously she's respecting me in the sense that I can't down a Water bottle in a minute like I could, but I can't seem to get maybe more than 20oz or so a day. I know I need like two and a half that.

Will it get easier over time to drink more water? I'm 4 or 5 days post op. I pooped! No pain meds so hopefully I don't fear the sharts.

Give yourself a minimum of fourteen hours a day when you will work on drinking. That leaves 10 hours a day for sleeping, bathing, shopping, etc. Each hour measure out 4.5 - 5 ounces of liquid and sip steadily. You should be aiming for 1.5 - 2 ounces in 15 minutes depending on what you are drinking.

If you are having trouble with water or whatever else you are drinking, change it up. I found it easier to drink G2 and Propel Zero than water when I was just out of surgery. I also liked hot tea. Keep working at it and I am sure you will find your groove

It will get easier day by day. Try warm decaf tea as it will help with the swelling of your new stomach. Try drinking your water room temperature. As time goes by, you'll be able to tolerate your fluids. You have to keep at it so you won't get dehydrated. Good luck.

I'm 13 days post-op - the drinking gets easier day by day, initially you have a very swollen sleeve - not much room in there, but it gets better every day.