Full too fast?

[KrissySMD 38]

I know we are supposed to pace ourselves when eating, and I am. But after just a small bite, I am feeling full and gassy. Sometimes even really nauseous. And it makes it really hard to get my 64oz of Water in. (I know I am always complaining about fluids).

Any one else?

[butterfyeffect 257]

You're still pretty early out. Your stomach is probably still quite swollen. Had my 6 week follow-up with my surgeon yesterday, and he said that I'll probably be another 2 weeks before the swelling is completely gone. Hang in there.

[Bigmommatojacob 54]

Water made me sick to my stomach at first. I think it could be part of the healing with some. I read several people couldn't drink it plan. I would add milo, crystal light something I could tolerate to get in some liquids. I am almost two months out and still only get around 20 oz of liquid a day.

[Juba 19]

Your still just out of surgery so definitely your stomach would be swollen still.

I am 9 weeks out today and yesterday was the first day I noticed that I could finally get more food in than previously (i.e. previously I could maybe eat 1/4 cup of chili and yesterday I could eat 1/2 cup). So my swelling is likely gone or almost gone.

Just stick to easy things like greek yogurt, Protein shakes, Soups etc. so that your stomach heals fast. I found it hard to get my liquids in at first too, just keep sipping! I felt like I constantly had a glass in my hand or lips for the 1st month. I can now take pretty big swigs of Water and on the days where Water just isn't working for me I add the water flavour drops.

[Asdf12345 12]

I'm only 4 days post-op and am having very little problem taking relatively large drinks of Fluid, although I can only take about two drinks until I feel like I'm filling up. Should I be concerned that my doc maybe left my sleeve too large if I can already drink like this?

Edited June 21, 2014 by Asdf12345

[Josh2xh 70]

I'm only 4 days post-op and am having very little problem taking relatively large drinks of Fluid, although I can only take about two drinks until I feel like I'm filling up. Should I be concerned that my doc maybe left my sleeve too large if I can already drink like this?

Your surgeon probably did a perfect job. Liquid goes through much faster than food. If you can chug Water that's amazing because one of the hardest things to do post op is get to 64oz of fluids. You are lucky.

[Asdf12345 12]

Thanks Josh, that makes me feel better.