I down a one-cup Protein shake (1/2 serving of powder in milk and/or Water in a one-cup container). I forget I'm sleeved and I down it in a couple of minutes. I do it without even thinking and I have no issues. I'm 11 days post-op.

Am I stretching my sleeve? I'm anxious because protecting the size of my sleeve is higher priority to me than the weight-loss. If I protect the sleeve, the weight loss is bound to happen.

Edited September 16, 20169 yr by Shell Renewed

Hello! I don't think that's a good idea, your stomach is very sensitive, and you don't want to damage anything even if you feel fine. Plus the slower you go the more time you have to feel full.

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@@Shell Renewed I catch myself doing the same thing, even with the Water. I'm 17 days out.

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I down a one-cup Protein shake (1/2 serving of powder in milk and/or Water in a one-cup container). I forget I'm sleeved and I down it in a couple of minutes. I do it without even thinking and I have no issues. I'm 11 days post-op.

Am I stretching my sleeve? I'm anxious because protecting the size of my sleeve is higher priority to me than the weight-loss. If I protect the sleeve, the weight loss is bound to happen.

You aren't stretching your sleeve. Try to slow down - but liquids go through your sleeve pretty fast and it's unlikely to cause any problems. I would talk to your surgeon to be safe.

Honestly, I don't know how you can do it! At 1 month out, I still feel uncomfortable if a drink more than a couple of sips at a time. I'm still struggling to get my fluids in every day. On the upside, at least you don't have to worry about meeting your Fluid goals!

I mean I can do that now at 14 months, but I would have never been able to that early.

Some people heal well and don't have much swelling, so I wouldn't worry but I would suggest trying to slow down if possible.