When I had my surgery dec 30 and cleared to drink on the 31st I couldn't even drink a sip of plain Water. I was drinking juices diluted with water. Week 2, I went back to work and I had water and fell in love. I don't just sip, I can drink 2-4oz at a time within seconds. I drink a 16oz bottle at night. I literally wake up several times a night for water. First thing in the morning I drink oz. I never drank juices after that day I started drinking plain water. I was a coca cola addict and guess what? I don't miss it at all. I don't miss juices and I have no interest in them. Is this normal guys? Like I can drink a whole bottle within minutes.... I hope so..

The only thing I really dislike is not being able to drink after I eat. Today for the first time after my meal I waited only 15min and had a sip of water and I had to vomit. That is when I realized that yes I did have the sleeve haha.. But right now I am on my second bottle.

Ohh did I mention that I am getting 80g of Protein a day and taking all my Vitamins? Please knock on wood that this doesn't change. And my carbs are low and so is sugar and fat. I workout 3 times a week and walk Monday-Friday during lunch. I am so freaking motivated to workout that I never want to stop.

Ok going back to doing my homework just wanted to share this with you guys..

So is this normal? I'm not going to die from this right haha..

sounds like you're doing great! Congrats!

Your doing fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Water intake is amazing.........I still struggle to get all mine in everyday...........Before I was sleeved I drank 3 liters every day maybe more...now if i get 60 ounces in I am shocked...

I can drink it up too...fast and smooth...But I take small mouthfuls and don't guzzle..

Still not getting all my Protein in either...I am still working on that...I love veggies and so it gets in the way sometimes of the dense protein...Starting to drink a Protein Drink or bar every day so it is helping.............

Your doing great better then some of us Vets...oops...me that is!!!!

Thank you guys

Honestly I never struggled with Water after week one but I struggled with Protein until I started phase 3 couple days ago. Once I was cleared to eat tuna, thin sliced turkey and cheese and Protein Bars I increased my protein up to 80.. And I still can't believe it. As for the Vitamins, I'm not taking the one my doctor recommended but I got some other ones at my pharmacy that I can tolerate. Ohh and I have my co-worker to remind me every day haha

You will all get there soon enough

Just wait until you are a year post op and more. You will be able to drink a lot, especially if you are very active. I still do not like plain water much at 18 months, but will drink it that way if I must (tap or bottle). My water intake is about 2.5 liters daily and about right considering my activity and current weight. I flavor it every time though. By the way, water is my only liquid. I remember struggling to drink an ounce 3 days after surgery and look how far I have come. It will take months / years to build up, so do tale your time. I think at 6 months my intake was about 120 oz a day.

Edited January 27, 201412 yr by Fiddleman

Sounds great to me! I used to guzzle a 20 oz bottle of water or powerade in under a minute and loved it! But at this point I still have to drink slowly and struggle with 64oz because I'm so full all the time. I'm glad it's winter and I hope I'm as successful as you with the drinking thing by summertime when I'm hot and dying of thirst at work.

I still struggle with plain Water - pre-surgery I was all about water. Loved it - plain water from the tap.

Since surgery, I cannot stomach plain water. I try, but I just can't do it. It's like sandpaper going down. I drink Propel Zero and recently started putting in Real Orange or Real Lemon packets in it. It's better.

I only like plain water. I can't add anything to it. I am happy about that.

Plain water makes me seasick/:(.

Hi! I was sleeved on dec 30th too. I just wanted to say I think u are doing fantastic!! I can't guzzle water but I can take a mouthful and swallow then again and again. Hit liquid goes down better for me. I'm not getting my full 80 g in protein though. I'm working on that. I've only gotten sick on catfish (1.5 oz) and egg salad. It sounds like u are doing everything right. Post often I'm interested in those that share my sleeve bday! Lol

I'm 5 months out and I struggle with water... Makes my stomach cramp and sits like a rock unless it's a cup full of ice with a little amount of water.

Hi! I was sleeved on dec 30th too. I just wanted to say I think u are doing fantastic!! I can't guzzle water but I can take a mouthful and swallow then again and again. Hit liquid goes down better for me. I'm not getting my full 80 g in protein though. I'm working on that. I've only gotten sick on catfish (1.5 oz) and egg salad. It sounds like u are doing everything right. Post often I'm interested in those that share my sleeve bday! Lol

Thank you I read your posts as well. Just few days ago I started eating a lot more protein

No, you generally don't die from kicking ass.

No, you generally don't die from kicking ass.

Haha thanks