How long to wait between meals (liquid phase)

[cathdro 1]

Hey there,

It seems like we all have different pre-op and post-op meal plans but i am still wondering...i had my surgery on monday and am still in the liquid phase but i am wondering how long should i wait between my liquif meals (mainly juice, clear broth and jell-o)? Each meal is about 1/4 to 1/2 cup.

I cannot distinguish very well the pain that should be when my stomach is full and would love some feedback from you guys. But if you're into cheating (which seems pretty frequent on here), thanks but no thanks .

Thanks a lot

[Kaj 88]

My surgery was Monday also and I just started full liquids today. My instructions are to remain hydrated with my goal for weeks 1 and weeks 2 to get in 6-8 cups of liquid per day. Not really having to put time between the liqid because I just sip at it all day. I started today with a Protein drink, switched to cream Soup for " lunch" , came back to the Protein Drink and have sipped at it and Water alternately all day.

Again, each surgeon is different so I encourage you to follow your surgeon's directions. I'm not in any pain and am having no problem telling when my stomach is full. I'm stopping when it says to me - "one more bite and you will be full", so I don't take that one more bite (or sip actually) and seem to be fine so far.

[RJ'S/beginning 5,357]

trust me..the first time you over eat or drink on the sleeve you will never forget the feeling.....You will probably only do it once and you will not do it again! That happened to me and probably everyone of us who learned how much we can consume according to our sleeves....

[AmyInOrlando 348]

I think because we have to get in all our liquids with tiny sips we don't have to wait. There seem to be more sips then minutes in the day to get them down. I'm using a sippy cup and can only tolerate tiny sips. My goal is 64 ounces /day.