I am 3 days post op. My doctor has me on clear liquids for a week. I don't feel any hunger, but I am curious as to how many clear liquids you can drink without feeling "full". Last night I was able to drink 8 full ounces of water in an hour without an issue and probably could have had more. Is this normal, or is this a sign that the surgery didn't work? I am just so paranoid this was all for nothing. I thought my stomach shouldn't be able to hold more than a few ounces?

You're doing great! It just means that the swelling has gone down quickly and you're able to get liquids in. Once you move to food, you'll feel the restriction.

Clear liquids go through what's left of your stomach almost instantly. Don't worry you will feel the restriction once your able to eat something with density.

Liquids go straight through your sleeve. The only reason some people experience restriction with liquids very early post-op is because of swelling. If you can get more in, then more power to you! You aren't going to damage or stretch your sleeve with liquids. I promise.

That's an ounce every 7 1/2 minutes......not so bad since it pretty much goes through quickly.

Thanks guys, you made me feel better. I am just paranoid

I'm so jealous! I'm 2 days post op and having the hardest time with my fluids. I'm still in the hospital because of it. I have a very hard time with more than an ounce every 20 minutes.

On day 2 I could only manage 9 ozs for the day, and day 3 was 12.

You are doing great!

yes super jealous. i am almost two weeks out and still have trouble with liquid consumption. i was never a big drinker while not eating beforehand though so I'm sure it will just take an adjustment. i will say, today i was cleared for my first food. had a scrambled egg and now i am SO thirsty!! a few more mins and i will be able to drink again!

Any one have any advice for drinking before bed?

I would stop drinking at least 30 minutes before bed. If you are having acid issues laying down with a stomach full of fluid can cause you some issues.