I am on my third day after surgery. I can hardly drink 1 oz liquid everytime. It gets stucked there for about an hour. At night I have to sit to stop the cough and the saliva that comes.

How much should I eat. I was walking and doing normal activity, but now I feel dizzy.

On your third day post-op, you probably shouldn't eat anything. Do your surgeon's orders clear you for foods at this point?

Only liquid 1 oz every 2 hours or so... that is what I am having.

I was on clear liquids 4 days, than regular liquids for 3 more days before I started mushie food. I wouldnt recomment eating..it might hurt like hell...

My Doctor Told Me Clear Liquids For 7 Days Then Could Start Protein Shakes Then Start Soup With No Chunks On The 10th Day. I Was Ordered To Be On Liquids For 21 Days After Surgery. This Gives Everything Time To Heal Properly And To Also Make Sure The Scar Tissue Has Time To Adhere To The Band To Also Help Keep It Secured. I Do Admit I Did Cheat. I Had Really Running Mashed Potatoes In The Second Week Post-op. I Thought It Was Tough To Be On Liquids That Long But They Only Tell You To Do What's Best To Have The Best Outcome. I'ld Listen To Whatever Ur Doctor Had Ordered For Post-op Diet. Good Luck!!

I think that you should ring your surgeon, I didnt have any difficulties with liquids, and only being able to swallow an oz and sliming could mean that you are still very swollen inside. I would let him know what is happening, you could get dehydrated and then you will feel really ill.

Hopefully it will ease up as the swelling goes down.

NIna x

Seems like I was at the worst post op time. Now I can drink every hour, and feel better. I still have some nausea, but I am getting better. Surgeon asked me to drink more frequently... And aloe with water is great!

thanks to everyone.