I had my surgery on June 23rd. I'm down nearly 20lbs, still in my liquid only phase. I'm worried because I have no issues with drinking. I can down a 16 oz bottle of water in less than 3 minutes. Is there something wrong with my sleeve?

I had my surgery on June 23rd. I'm down nearly 20lbs, still in my liquid only phase. I'm worried because I have no issues with drinking. I can down a 16 oz bottle of Water in less than 3 minutes. Is there something wrong with my sleeve?

Thera nothing wrong. Some people have more issues with swallowing than others. Count yourself as one of the lucky ones. I was the same. After about day 4 or 5 I could drink at regular pace without a problem. Some people struggle getting little sips in.

Thanks, I was beginning to think my surgery went wrong! I have my first post op visit on the 9th.

I can drink like that too and I had my surgery the same day!!! I'm so ready for food...these protein shakes are for the birds...my only problem is still feeling tenderness in my incisions...are u guys having those problems? Scared to move sometimes thinking I might undo something but I'm so ready to go back to work!!!!

Edited July 4, 201412 yr by blackbeautywaiting

I am nearly 6 months out. Drinking has never been a problem because water just flows through the sleeve. Solid food sits there much longer. You are just where you should be.

I can drink like that too and I had my surgery the same day!!! I'm so ready for food...these protein shakes are for the birds...my only problem is still feeling tenderness in my incisions...are u guys having those problems? Scared to move sometimes thinking I might undo something but I'm so ready to go back to work!!!!

Don't rush back to work. I was out for 3 weeks and went back this week. I've been SO tired all week. If you have the luxury to take extra time, do it!

I am truly keeping my fingers crossed that I will be able to guzzle water. I walk around the house with a gallon of water in my hand. I just love water.

I'm getting cabin fever! But I'm sticking with staying at home and healing!

Nothing is wrong. I could down water like that at day three. This is typical according to my doc. At this point in your recovery getting your water in is the most important thing to stay on top of. Calory intake is secondary and my Doc told me not to worry about it. You will find as you progress into regular food your restriction will keep you accountable more and more.

Im post VSG 8 days out..I noticed today out to lunch with my daughter that I drank a whole glass of decafe iced tea and 6 oz of chicken broth. Thai place that I knew I could eat their soup/broth.

I too am slow in recovery. Im out and about now but really sore. I do still take the pain meds and am much better with it.

Oh, how I hope I can get my fluids in like you after surgery!

It's great you can get your Water down. I'm going on 7 weeks and even now I can guzzle up to a low point, then the burps start. But I really want that water! Good for you.

It's been 5 days for me and I feel really hungry what's wrong???

It's been 5 days for me and I feel really hungry what's wrong???

Are you sure it's hunger? Acid can feel like hunger. Are you on anything for reflux. You will not be actually hungry at 5 days out.

I think maybe it might be acid even though I dont have acid reflux or heartburn really feels like hungry though so I'm going to take something to try to neutralize the acid.

I think maybe it might be acid even though I dont have acid reflux or heartburn really feels like hungry though so I'm going to take something to try to neutralize the acid.

Most surgeons have their patients on an acid reducer post op for this very reason. You might want to ask them if you need to be on something regularly for a while. My surgeon puts us on something for at least the first 3 months, and as needed after that.