I got sleeved on 2/3/14 and I'm starting to get a little worried after reading everyone's posts that were sleeved at a similar time. I am having no problems getting fluids down. My doctor has me on a clear liquid diet (plus protien shakes only) for 3 weeks. I am able to drink about 8oz at a time very easily. I am able to tell when I am full, but I'm concerned that I can take so much at a time. Most people are talking about only drinking 1-3 oz. should I call my surgeon? I'm worried.

Hi! You are one of the lucky ones. Believe me, you don't want to be the one who can't get their fluids in its no fun!!! I am one of those people, although now, at 5 weeks it's getting a little easier. Unless you are having pain I wouldn't worry. Congrats on ur surgery!!

I understand your concern. Rest assured, you're going to be OK. Consider yourself lucky.

I had no real issues drinking and thought, "did they really remove part of my stomach?" I felt like I should be having more issues than I was. I had no issues post-op - no nausea, very little pain, and was able to take in fluids immediately.

When I started on soft foods, same thing - nothing made me feel bad and was able to eat the approved amount of food with no issues. I kept reading about the issues other people had and thought I was the weird one.

I'm 3 months out today - still nothing bothers my sleeve. But I have plenty of restriction - I can still only eat 2-3 ounces at a time.