I'm 1 week post op. I can barely take in more than a few sips. Is that normal?

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It is common, but try like heck to get in your fluids or you'll end up in a very bad state.

Keep that Water bottle with you like a bad habit. Take teeny sips often. You will get through this!

Drink drink drink. All day long

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I am trying. It's hard for me aparently. And I was a huge water drinker. Sip is my new word all the time.

I could only manage very tiny sips after surgery. 12 days out for me, and I can say it just takes time - gets easier day by day. Taking normal sips now. I don't remember which day exactly it happened, but it was gradual. But it made me so stressed because I too was a huge water drinker. Hang in there - every sip counts!!!!

Thank you. It's good to hear. Sipping buddies! !

I am a huge Water drinker also my date for surgery is to be confirmed any day now.I think the most I'm going to struggle with is not being able to drink water before during and after meals what have you found what is the best way to deal with this i.e time?

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Hi. Just joined the forum.

I was sleeved two days ago (Feb 1st) struggling to drink as much as I should, sipping as often as possible but don't seem to get though more than 1ltr a day?

I was told to aim for 2ltr but the hospital said some people struggle at first?

Any comments appreciated.

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It's getting better. I'm about 3.5 weeks out. I really had trouble at first. I still struggle a little but I am able to drink more and it's getting easier.

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Good to hear Jodster, it's got better already. I'm almost at 2ltrs now and finding it easier.

I'm having blended Soup and also sugar free Protein shakes (not at the same time!) which is helping too!

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I remember crying and wondering what the heck I had done! It gets better, it gets amazing! One sip at a time, and definately find something to take your mind off what youre not doing!!

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I'm getting ready to have surgery March 1! Would love to maybe keep in contact!


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Hi

I ended up doing what a lot of people do, I went back to work!

I work for myself so only light duties sat at my desk.

It's all going well so far, moving up a small notch for week 2 now, any tips?

Happy to stay in touch with everyone, the forum has been a great help for me so far and I'd like to give back to others too.


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I was sleeved 5 years ago and had problems getting my liquids after surgery and had to be hospitalized for borderline kidney failure from severe dehydration. The best advice I can give you is try try water at different temperatures. I was able to drink warm and hot water without issue but the cold water for some reason made my stomach hurt. Hope this helps.

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I actually set alarms for everything. My after surgery book gave me the steps on what to eat and when and what to drink and ehen. No Water within 15 minutes of meals, and very small food every hour. So my water alarm was set at waking. First thing was my sipping...then I set the alarm for 15 min. Then id have my "meal" ...as we know its more of a spoon full. Then id set my alarm for 45 min and start it all again. Of course the timing was based on what week I was on. The more weeks in I had more water alarms than food alarms. I also set my alarms in between for walking. After I ate, I walked for 15-minutes....

Best gift I bought myself? I bought those baby appetizer forks and spoons! It really helped me take smaller bites and eat slower! I also bought a set of2 x 2 cupcake plates! Still use them!!! It all sounds silly, but it really helped! And puts me back on track now... 3 years later!!!