How much can you drink after surgery?

[2Bsmaller18 435]

I had surgery last Monday. I had the gastric bypass. I’m able to time myself and every two minutes I’m able to take about 1 to 2 ounces of Fluid whether it’s Water or chicken broth. So over the course of an hour I’m able to drink a cup. Is this too much? Or does fluid go right through your pouch?

[Orchids&Dragons 9,046]

Fluid goes right through. Some lucky people (like you) can drink well right from the start. The ones who struggle have more swelling and the fluid has to find a way to trickle down. So long as you don't feel pain, you're golden!

[2Bsmaller18 435]

35 minutes ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

Fluid goes right through. Some lucky people (like you) can drink well right from the start. The ones who struggle have more swelling and the Fluid has to find a way to trickle down. So long as you don't feel pain, you're golden!

So I think I had Soup too quickly and now I have a dull ache in my back. If you drink too quick do you get nauseated and immediate pain or can it be just discomfort too?

[Orchids&Dragons 9,046]

14 hours ago, 2Bsmaller18 said:

So I think I had Soup too quickly and now I have a dull ache in my back. If you drink too quick do you get nauseated and immediate pain or can it be just discomfort too?

I never had problems drinking, so I'm not sure about this one.

[CurvyMom 386]

I don’t have any issues drinking and didn’t from day 1. A little over 3 weeks out right now. But if I chug or gulp too much too fast I do feel a little pressure for a few seconds. It passes quickly though. Eating food too fast or too much - that’s a whole other story! I’m learning that the very hard way lol