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slimfastLI    4

slimfastLI
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Hello all! I am 8 post-op and feeling really good. I am able to get all my liquids and Proteins in every day.

I just had an entire can of cream of mushroom Soup for dinner. Are you supposed to wait 30 minutes after "eating" when you are on full liquids?

Also, I have zero problem drinking large quantities. Is this normal?? Is it possible to expand my sleeve with liquids? I try to drink and sip as slowly as possible, but the time it takes me to drink things (or even eat the soup) doesn't seem as different as before.

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finediva    979

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I am 13 days post op. How in the world are you able to get that much liquids in. It's now 6 pm and I have to continue to almost 10 pm to complete my liquids. I started at 8 am. I am only able to eat 3 ozs of Soup and it takes me half an hour. I am exhausted by the eating and drinking. I feel like its all I do and think about all day. Also, it I try to push the amount I get the HURT signal and I don't like that.

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slimfastLI    4

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I don't know!! I slowly built up from the beginning and now it feels completely normal. It's worrying me!

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Miss Mac    6,261

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Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Do you realize what just happened to your stomach?????? Slow down and take it easy. Be patient. If you are scarfing liquids dow, what are you going to do when you get to food? You need to train your brain so that you tummy has time to heal properly. Be kind to your new tummy.

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slimfastLI    4

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I wouldn't say I'm scarfing down liquids. I am just surprised that I am able to tolerate getting all my fluids in without any pain or discomfort. I am 100% on program and following all of my instructions. I was just curious if it was normal to do this and feel okay.

Guess not?

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Zane's Mom    184

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I'm 6 weeks out. I never had a problem with liquids. From day one I was able to drink as much as I wanted. I just was so sick of the pre diet I just didn't want the Protein. I've changed brands and things are great.

I wasn't so quick on puréed and moving forward. This past week has been better that them all. I eat so little and get full so fast, and the feeling is uncomfortable if it's new foods. I just wanted to eat and the experience is met with rumbles.

Getting better though.

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awold0    246

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I wouldn't say I'm scarfing down liquids. I am just surprised that I am able to tolerate getting all my fluids in without any pain or discomfort. I am 100% on program and following all of my instructions. I was just curious if it was normal to do this and feel okay.

Guess not?

It was normal for me. I was able to eat a cup to 2 cups of Soup right after surgery. liquid was no problem. I'm 13 pounds from goal 1 year out. Goal 145.

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medic45C    1

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I'm pretty shocked that you're easily able to consume that much! I haven't been drinking OR eating as much as they tell me I should because I physically CAN'T, it hurts!

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sandymom    16

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I am 10 days out and still am really working on getting it all in! When I drink too much (protein, Water, or whatever) I get a full (I think) feeling and most everything makes me burp- very ladylike- anyway, be kind to your new stomach! Good luck!

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Sunnyskies2283    23

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I'm three and a half weeks out. I'm also able to drink Water at the same pace as before surgery. I asked the doctor at my two week appointment if it could have negative consequences. She said you would know and feel it if it was an issue and so she recommended I not worry about drinking water too quickly.

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