Hi. I am 3 days post-op and in the clear liquid stage. I am having a difficult time interpreting the signals (gurgles and pangs) my stomach is sending me.

For starters, I can't really tell if I'm hungry. This is a good thing since I was always hungry before. My real concern is that I also can't tell when I am full.

I am trying try to drink my liquids at regular intervals, but can all this liquid stretch my pouch? (I limit my liquid intake to 1/2 cup at a time and I sip it for what seems an eternity.)

Any ideas?

Hi. I am 3 days post-op and in the clear liquid stage. I am having a difficult time interpreting the signals (gurgles and pangs) my stomach is sending me.

For starters, I can't really tell if I'm hungry. This is a good thing since I was always hungry before. My real concern is that I also can't tell when I am full.

I am trying try to drink my liquids at regular intervals, but can all this liquid stretch my pouch? (I limit my liquid intake to 1/2 cup at a time and I sip it for what seems an eternity.)

Any ideas?

My dr. says, "no, the liquids run right through."

Yeah, liquids don't stay in the pouch, they run right through. You can drink pretty normally, if you drink too fast, you'll feel it sort of back up briefly and then it passes. Just don't chug or swallow too much at once. You'll be fine!! Welcome to LBT and BANDLAND!!!

Jack, I am brand-y new hear and some of what I read is making me a little nervous. Then come your beautiful and poetic posts. Thank you for calming me with your words! I swear I get a little teary eyed.