Hi I'm almost 2 weeks post op. And I've Been forcing my self to drink as much water as possible like 34 ounces and when I do that, I'm able to drink way more protein then I did before. Am I stretching my stomach back out? Thanks

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No, you are not stretching your stomach drinking water. Remember at two weeks out your stomach is healing. You will gradually be able to consume more and more as the swelling from your surgery goes down. Once you start eating solids, the restriction will kick in. Promise.

For now, keep focusing on staying hydrated. You're doing a good job!

No, you are not stretching your stomach drinking water. Remember at two weeks out your stomach is healing. You will gradually be able to consume more and more as the swelling from your surgery goes down. Once you start eating solids, the restriction will kick in. Promise.

For now, keep focusing on staying hydrated. You're doing a good job!

Thank you so much, I feel so much better now lol.

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It's really a weird sensation. Water started to get easier and easier to get it in without having to take little sips. I find when there is no food in my stomach I can drink quite a bit of water, No gulps but regular drinks. I drink a protein drink with out the wait time before or after I've had water.

However, now that I'm eating regular food, i do have to wait the 30mins to an hour after eating or it does hurt.

My guess, liquid passes through with out any substance.

At two weeks I was able to drink 3 sizeable gulps at a time. I would finish a 32oz Powerade Zero in about 40 minutes. I was worried that I was taking in too much too fast and that the sleeve wasn't giving me the restriction I needed. Needless to say, I was worried about nothing. If anything, I am fortunate, because I never had trouble staying hydrated and my restriction is in full effect when I eat.

Good luck to you!

6 hours ago, tabula said:

It's really a weird sensation. Water started to get easier and easier to get it in without having to take little sips. I find when there is no food in my stomach I can drink quite a bit of water, No gulps but regular drinks. I drink a Protein Drink with out the wait time before or after I've had water.

However, now that I'm eating regular food, i do have to wait the 30mins to an hour after eating or it does hurt.

My guess, liquid passes through with out any substance.

That's perfect, you don't want drink after eating....that's how you get used to consuming too much.