Hi Friends-I'm 5 days post op and a little concerned that I am drinking too fast. I think I am ok with protein shakes. It takes me about 1 hour to finish one 11oz bottle (pure or premier).

But when it comes to warm liquids I can get them down pretty quickly. Looking back at my food journal I have been having 16oz of broth for lunch (30-60min). And tonight I just sipped away 16oz of tea in 20 minutes. Is this too much fluid at once? Am I stretching my sleeve? Sipping has gotten easier each day and today was the first day I didn't have spasms while sipping so I just kept going. Any ideas/advice would be great!!!

No. I didn't even read your whole post, but I can say "no" with 100% confidence. It is not possible to drink too much or too fast. Liquid passes straight through your sleeve in a matter of seconds. It will not "stretch" your sleeve or hurt you in any way.

The only dangers from drinking are drinking WHILE eating or drinking immediately after eating. If you aren't feeling any restriction with liquids in the days immediately post-op, you should count your blessings! It just means you have less swelling than us unlucky ones who struggle to get our fluids in those first few days.

How long is it necessary to sip?

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If you can handle more than sipping, then go ahead and do so. The sipping is to be cautious and not cause yourself discomfort. But if you gradually increase the amount you are taking in at one time and give it a minute and don't feel any discomfort, then it's probably safe to drink some more.

Good, because I can take a few swallows and be fine, I just wait a few minutes between after I've taken a couple. Thank you so much, this had been a learning process. Still struggling to get all.liquids in. But I believe I'll get there

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I am on 14 post op . Right from the first day I never even felt like I had surgery. I have had no pain I have slight bruising around my incisions. I have had no problem drinking my Protein shakes or getting all my Water in . I am getting scared that I do not feel any restriction but from what I read that is normal with just liquids . I am just worried that this surgery is not going to work and I am going to fail at this . I have only lost 1 pound in a week .

@tkcan. That is exactly how I felt! I even asked the PA when she called to check in if the dr forgot to do the sleeve after the hernia repair. She laughed and said nope she saw him do it. Everyone is different and for those that can tolerate the drinking of liquids, I say "bottoms up!"

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I am 12 days out, and I have no problem drinking 11-12 oz. at one time. The doctor assured me fluids cannot stretch the sleeve. I am just concerned that I can take in so much without feeling full.

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I am 6 days post op and struggling to get all liquids in. It stressed me yesterday so today I have just slowed and taken things slower. I'm trying my best . Feeling worried I will dehydrate .

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I am 12 days out, and I have no problem drinking 11-12 oz. at one time. The doctor assured me fluids cannot stretch the sleeve. I am just concerned that I can take in so much without feeling full.

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The only way you will ever feel "full" on liquids is in the early days post op *IF* you have a lot of internal swelling or later on post-op if you drink too soon after eating. Liquids should pass straight through your stomach. If you don't have internal swelling, there is nothing to hold the liquids in your stomach and make you feel "full". So you have nothing to worry about. Once you are onto soft and solid foods, I am confident you will fill up quickly.

Another thing to remember is that a lot of damage was done to the nerves in your stomach, so it may be a while before you receive proper "full" and "hungry" signals. That's why it will be very very important to eat on a schedule and to pre-measure your food.

Oh my goodness! 11 oz is too much! Take it down to 5oz and sip it over 25-30 minutes. You will have difficulty loosing weight if you're already stretching your stomach. Didn't your dietitian tell you about that?! The faster you drink the easier it is to stretch your stomach again. There is a lot of info out there. I have been taking it real easy- I am almost 3 months post-op and there is no way I could fit 16 oz. of Protein shake in me. I can easily sip up to 16 oz. of Clear Liquids over the course of 1-2 hours- but that is the only thing you should be taking that much time to get down. I would definitely recommend talking with your nutritionist or surgeon asap. Best of luck.

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My doctor said liquids cannot stretch the stomach ever because they pass right through.

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Oh my goodness! 11 oz is too much! Take it down to 5oz and sip it over 25-30 minutes. You will have difficulty loosing weight if you're already stretching your stomach. Didn't your dietitian tell you about that?! The faster you drink the easier it is to stretch your stomach again. There is a lot of info out there. I have been taking it real easy- I am almost 3 months post-op and there is no way I could fit 16 oz. of Protein shake in me. I can easily sip up to 16 oz. of Clear liquids over the course of 1-2 hours- but that is the only thing you should be taking that much time to get down. I would definitely recommend talking with your nutritionist or surgeon asap. Best of luck.

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Liquids can't stretch your stomach. You have been misinformed.