I am third day post op from sleeve surgery. I am able to drink quite a bit with no full feeling at all. I had two sugar free popcicles back to back yesterday and probably could have handled another. Has anyone else experienced the same with liquid? I expected a much more full feeling while drinking.

Oh yeah. I'm 8 days out and this majorly stressed me out. I thought I was doing something wrong or damaging/hurting myself. Everyone told me to relax, but it wasn't until I spoke to my doctor that I did. I believe the exact quote was, "Count your lucky. Most people are dehydrated right now. You'll fill up when you start eating." And that has been true.

I didn't have any problems getting fluids in starting on day 2 post op. Liquid only stays in your stomach for a few minutes, so you should be able to drink an ounce of water every 4-5 minutes. That's 12 ounces an hour, so not hard to get in the 64 for someone not having any problems with nausea or vomiting (which was my case). I would go walking for an hour or more Nd made it my goal to consume a 20 ounce bottle of water while I was walking which helps too. Hardest part was just remembering to drink water (still is).

I've had zero problems drinking, and put away two bowls of broth and a cup of hot tea straight out of surgery. I had no trouble reaching Fluid goals immediately, and I took in 85g of liquid Protein on the first day I was allowed (day 3). I was so worried something was wrong that I talked to my surgeon and his nurse and his office partner and anyone else who would listen, but everyone assured me I'd feel that restriction when I started taking in actual food.

I've lost 21 pounds since surgery three weeks ago (37.7 altogether), and my surgeon attributed that to hitting those fluid/protein numbers. Hope he's right! I've just switched to the soft food stage. NOW I feel restriction, and now I'm having to really watch the clock to make sure I'm getting all of my Water in. This transition is a bit more complicated than I imagined it would be, and while I'm still not having pain from drinking, I feel much more full than I did before and am having to work harder at achieving those minimum fluid goals.

I have had the same issue. Can drink all day, but now I am starting with food. I get pain in my throat, and find that I spit up, like a baby would you know. And tjis is only after like 3-4 tbs of food. I am chewing it up for days. Anyone know when this will subside?