So, I have been having all of the right things, broth, Protein drinks, Water, but I seem to be able to tolerate a bit more than the doctor who took my drain out indicated. Is this okay? I have not had one thing not allowed (even though I'm a bit hungry at times) and hope at tomorrows appointment I can start purees. I can take a cup of unjury chicken Soup down in 15 minutes or less. Is this wrong? Is my sleeve not working?

I don't think you're supposed to be testing how much you can handle- just follow your doctor's advice. From what I read, most people don't feel restriction until they start soft foods/ solids. Be careful, the surgeon gave you those limits for a reason!

I don't think um testing but 1 ounce of liquid every 15 min is going to send me to ER for dehydration I think. I've gotten different instructions from every person from group who has called me.

Edited April 2, 201412 yr by Patoonces

liquids pretty much go right through your sleeve and you will not feel the restriction. When you start on solid Proteins you will definitely feel it.

Thanks! I hope you're right

Of course I'm right! I'm an Aspiring Evangelist aren't I?

I'm in the same boat. I had my surgery on Monday and yesterday and today I was able to drink an entire 11 oz premier protein shake in less than an hour. I was kinda worried about that too. I'm sure it worked...and of course solid food is different but sometimes I get pain from two swings of water...it's so random... :?

I think everyone has a different threshold for discomfort. My surgery was a week ago. I've been trying for the last 10 hours to drink my three 4 oz Protein shakes and my 64 oz of Fluid. I have 8 more ozs to go. I cannot take two sips back to back or my stomach will spasm. I cannot take a large swallow. It takes me 1 hour to get that damn 4 oz of protein down. Not everyone spasms. I do. The doctor said it will go away. I can say that I honestly do not want to eat or drink one bite because it is uncomfortable. However, I am a wimp. I don't tolerate pain very well. You all might just have a higher pain threshold than me and can tolerate more fluids. I wouldn't worry about it at all. Good luck!