Plz read and help with your experience

Here's how it is for me:

First week was fine no Water nausea no sliming.

Second to fourth week was hell so difficult to drink water and sliming like crazy!

Fifth week started ok but then I started to realize that I get a strange feeling after drinking water. Like some one punched me in the stomach. And still slimming!!!

When will this all go away!

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I still slime after eating sometimes so idk...I'm 16 weeks out

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I haven't experienced that yet. I am hoping I don't.

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As far as how long it will last, it varies per person, but these are things that resolve themselves with time. The "punched in the stomach" feeling sounds like your stomach may be too full. I get that feeling when I forget and gulp/guzzle Water.

How are you drinking your water? My sleeve works best with ice cold. Some sleeves like room temp. You might try adding something to it... crystal light or Dasani flavor drops. It might soften the water a bit and not hit the stomach so hard.

Are you drinking too soon after having something else, like a Protein shake or something else? Sliming is usually a sign of being overfull. It could be a sign that your sleeve is still very swollen and you just don't have capacity.

If you do other liquids better (broth, tea, etc), make sure you're hydrating with them. Water can just be difficult for some. Like, I don't feel like water is a "soft" thing for our sleeves.

As far as how long it will last, it varies per person, but these are things that resolve themselves with time. The "punched in the stomach" feeling sounds like your stomach may be too full. I get that feeling when I forget and gulp/guzzle Water.

How are you drinking your water? My sleeve works best with ice cold. Some sleeves like room temp. You might try adding something to it... crystal light or Dasani flavor drops. It might soften the water a bit and not hit the stomach so hard.

Are you drinking too soon after having something else, like a Protein shake or something else? Sliming is usually a sign of being overfull. It could be a sign that your sleeve is still very swollen and you just don't have capacity.

If you do other liquids better (broth, tea, etc), make sure you're hydrating with them. Water can just be difficult for some. Like, I don't feel like water is a "soft" thing for our sleeves.

I tried cold/ice cold/ice/room temp I think they all have the same effect.

Usually I will only take a couple of sips after I eat.

But if I'm an hour before or after a meal I will try to drink as much as I can take. Honestly at that point I will not sip but I will drink normally.

As far as Protein shakes I haven't found a shake that works for me so I don't take them.

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The # 1 thing that brings me pain and nausea is drinking right after I eat. It takes at least a half hour to process whatever is in your stomach and have room for liquids. Give yourself plenty of time. I have to wait about 45 minutes, walk around and process before I feel like I can take in liquids.

If you're feeling that pain on an empty stomach, only with Water, it could be that your sleeve just doesn't like it. It SHOULD pass... the sleeve can be an adjustment. Try something in it, hydrate with other liquids. Or slow down. Sip sip sip. It's not a sprint, it's a marathon. Pace yourself. There's no such thing as normal drinking, post op.

It's frustrating but youre filling a balloon that doesn't stretch very far. As far as sliming... it's a sign of overfull or rejection. Sometimes a friend will eat a bite of chicken and the sleeve just does not like it... instant sliming and she has to throw up. Might have to do some experimenting and detective work.

A word on Protein shakes: they suck. But there are fewer ways to get in a large amount of protein in one shot. Half my protein count every day was a shake or two. Even if you have to make them yourself, keep experimenting and exploring. For the first 18 months at least, we need them. My faves were from AboutTime. Great taste and 25 grams of carbs per serving. They mixed up well and for some flavors like banana, I added some extract to boost the flavor. THe Peanut Butter was my absolute fave.

I really like the brand Hint for Water. They have a touch of fruit flavor but no calories or carbs. You can find them at Whole Foods. Maybe your tummy would like that better than plain water. Also decaf constant comment tea has been tasting really good and does not disrupt my stomach.

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