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Post op 5 days and not drinking enough liquids..help!

I had my sleeve on 15 May and was discharged 17 May. The doctor advised that I should start having between 2 to 3 litres of liquid a day from the 18th. I haven't been able to have even a litre a day since then as I every time I take as sip I feel gassy and get some stomach cramps that pass in seconds. Is this normal? When will the gas go? Will I get dehydrated? When will I be able to have more than just sips at a time? Im even finding it hard to take my liquid meds.

I'm trying to go for walks each day but feel very tired very quickly. I'm going back to my desk job a week post op and am worried I'll be too tired if I don't drink enough. Any advice/help advice appreciated.

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