Normal?

[brittanylau 42]

Is it normal to be 10 days out and a Protein Shake of about 3 ounces make you sneeze from being full? Lol I'm still trying to grasp the concept of how liquids can make someone so full! I start purees on Monday and am still trying to prepare my mind for the possible pain and realization that I won't be able to take in as much as before

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[Proud2BMe 1,016]

Your stomach has inflammation from the surgery so you will feel more restriction now compared to when the inflammation is gone. In the future you will be able to drink as normal and eventually be able to eat more as well.

[FLLyssa 27]

I don't sneeze. But I do get hiccups. Its great because it keeps me from eating too much. My nut said its the air being pushed up. Lol

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[JamieLogical 8,727]

Sneezing does seem to be a pretty common symptom of "fullness" around here. I have seen many people post about it. As for getting so full on liquids. That is temporary. As @@Proud2BMe said, that is due to internal inflammation and swelling. Around 2 weeks post-op you should notice a significant lessening of that and be able to get fluids in more easily. Of course, by then you will likely be on to purees and soft foods and those WILL trigger your restriction.