Hi everyone I feel like I have so many questions all the time:(. I had my sleeve done two days ago and started a protein shake yesterday. I've had one so far today and the 8 oz drink took me 2 hours. I know the dr says to wait the 30 mins before or after but how am I not going to get dehydrated if I am only doing sips? I worry that if I drink to much my sleeve will stretch and I'll gain wait. However I've only consumed about 200 calories today cause of fatigue and worry. Any one have some words of wisdom??

Most drs don't require you to stop drinking before and after a shake since it is liquid. I had the same question for my nutrionist. She said just not to drink Water DURING the shake. The only way I could get fluids in in the beginning was to use a one ounce medicine cup and set the timer on my phone for every 5 minutes and take a sip of that cup (only like 1/3rd). That way I was making sure to get 1 ounce every 15 minutes. It gets easier fast. I could only drink 4 ounces per hour the first week but it quickly progressed to 8 ounces per hour the next week or so and now I can drink 16 -20 ounces an hour (if I am concentrating). I still have to set the timer on my phone for every 3 minutes or so when I am behind and take a sip. Hope that helps! Congrats!

Don't ever feel shy about asking questions. Better to get some advice than proceed blind. There are always very kind and understanding people here, ready and willing to offer a hand.

Just like @@Daisee68 just did with her excellent response above! ????