Liquids freak

[p-ruck21 8]

- so I am a week post op and I feel like I can drink as much as I want of any thin liquid. Obviously with cream Soups puddings or Jello I feel full fast but is there anyone out there that can chug Water or any thin liquid and be fine? I feel like I'm the only one!

[Josh2xh 70]

I don't think this is common but I wouldn't worry. Be greatful. One of the biggest problems we face is dehydration. Its so hard to get in enough liquid.

[Kindle 8,667]

Totally normal. You will never get full on liquids. They flow through your sleeve like it's not there and into your intestines. I literally watched this happen on the screen when I had my barium flouroscopy 3 days post op. It was like pouring Water down a drain. Your pylorus (the little valve at the bottom of your stomach that keeps things from passing through) closes when it senses solids so these things stay in your stomach longer to get "processed". Any restriction felt early on with drinking liquids is due to the swelling and inflammation in your new sleeve. Be thankful you can get your fluids in easily.

[Butterflyhigh 504]

It is the same for me. I had to sip the first week but now at three weeks post-op I am able to take nearly normal size drinks. I have to swallow a bit slower and be aware of how much is going down at once, but overall it's pretty normal.

[queenie47 45]

I am the same way! I have never had problems with liquids I probably drink 128 oz a day! Not even counting the bazillion SF popsicles i eat a day! I was able to drink a whole Protein drink 8oz on day 7 I thought there was something wrong too! Im just going to look on the bright side and be thankful. First doctors appointment this morning and first weigh in Im excited and nervous!

[p-ruck21 8]

Yay (: sweet!! I'm glad! Cuz I feel great! And it seems like a lot of people still feel icky after a week.