I'm day 3 post op. Worried cause I didn't have one bit of trouble drinking 11oz. Premier Protein shake. Ya I had some bubbles in tummy and rumbling. But otherwise no prob.

I'm day 3 post op. Worried cause I didn't have one bit of trouble drinking 11oz. Premier Protein shake. Ya I had some bubbles in tummy and rumbling. But otherwise no prob.

I know a lot of people will probably tell you different but my surgeon told me not to worry at all because liquid goes straight through you. Mine told me to drink as much water and liquids as I wanted.

Relax, liquids typically go on thru without very much if any restriction. Things will change dramatically when you get to solid foods. Take advantage of the ease you can drink liquids and drink as much as you can. Lots of fluids is good for you.

Also remember that you are still swollen and numb inside and might feel more of a restriction in a week or so, how fast did you drink it?

How fast did you drink it?

I just posted a similar question on the forum and was referred to this one. This is very helpful because I'm 5 days post op and was worried that I was taking in too much at a time.

Thank you!

I drank it in about 40 minutes.

I'm taking liquid Lortab for pain. 15ml every 4 hours and feel like I never had surgery! So happy to feel good. But also wondering what's wrong. Cause every weight loss attempt I have started I failed.

I'm taking liquid Lortab for pain. 15ml every 4 hours and feel like I never had surgery! So happy to feel good. But also wondering what's wrong. Cause every weight loss attempt I have started I failed.

That's probably contributing to the ease, that numbs your tummy and may let you take in too much. I'd probably go slower than 11 oz in 40 minutes this close to surgery too. It'll all get figured out, also if you are feeling amazing you may want to start tapering off the Lortab because you could feel differently without it and you have to get used to getting fluids in without pain meds otherwise it'll be tough later.

Don't worry too much though, just keep doing the fluids often and slowly! Good luck!

That's probably contributing to the ease, that numbs your tummy and may let you take in too much. I'd probably go slower than 11 oz in 40 minutes this close to surgery too. It'll all get figured out, also if you are feeling amazing you may want to start tapering off the Lortab because you could feel differently without it and you have to get used to getting fluids in without pain meds otherwise it'll be tough later. Don't worry too much though, just keep doing the fluids often and slowly! Good luck!

Good thinking Becky! But don't most people have Lortab after surgery?

That's probably contributing to the ease, that numbs your tummy and may let you take in too much. I'd probably go slower than 11 oz in 40 minutes this close to surgery too. It'll all get figured out, also if you are feeling amazing you may want to start tapering off the Lortab because you could feel differently without it and you have to get used to getting fluids in without pain meds otherwise it'll be tough later. Don't worry too much though, just keep doing the fluids often and slowly! Good luck!

Good thinking Becky! But don't most people have Lortab after surgery?

Definitely! But, if you are feeling good you can try to let up on it; it'll start to give you a feel for your real new tummy. It'll still be swollen so don't push it but I promise you will start to feel more full soon. You are just getting used to everything, everyone gets scared that they won't feel satisfied but liquids suck...it gets so much easier and much more satisfying as you graduate! Let your tummy tell you what it can and can't handle and don't stress...it'll all settle within a few weeks!

Scale says up 9 pounds!

scale says up 9 pounds!

Deep breaths girlie...it's Water weight! Very common after surgery while your body is recovering. I promise it will come off so fast you won't even remember those 9 pounds!

I am on day 3 post op. I am able to get my protein and water in, with ease. My question is when will the abdomon swelling go down? Other than the swelling and rumbling, I am feeling good!

I'm jealous of you all that can get all of your Protein in already!

I'm 9 days post-op and the highest amount of protein I have gotten in was 56 g. What are you drinking?

I'm drinking Primer Protein chocolate pre made from Sams. And carnation instant breakfast w 2% skim n unjury protein.

I bet the swelling will go down in a week or so. The gurgling could hang around for a few months.

Thank you so much for all your replies. Tomorrow I'm gonna take less medicine, sip slower, n relax more:)