I am 4 days out. Just started protein shakes, drinkable yogurt and soups. My question is I can easily drink a shake or yogurt. I sip, but I can finish in about 15-20 minutes. My question is: is this normal? I see so many people not being "able" to do this? And, does stretch my stomach?

I'm no expert but it sounds pretty normal to me...

The liquids go down MUCH easier and more comfortably than the solids will (once you get there of course)...

As far as stretching the stomach, there's a thousand different opinions out there...

My thought is that, while you're only four days out and eating such foods as you are currently, stretching of the stomach would be virtually impossible...

I'd assume it would split at the seams before it would stretch..

Of course, I'm no doctor...

If it's really worrying you, give the surgeon's office a call..

And..

Welcome to sleevedness!!!

I don't think that is a totally normal question. I did not have any problems with Protein drinks, Water, or broth since the second day after surgery. No, being able to drink that easily does not stretch your stomach.

You will definitely feel it more when you get into the mushy food stage.

Best of luck.

@@Gina.marie liquid diet is easiest and when you start adding soft foods you will notice a difference. call your doc if you still have concerns.