Hello, Everyone.

I've been following these boards and haven't been able to find an answer to the following: Why do some of us seem able to drink nearly normally very soon after surgery (days, even) and others cannot (or perhaps can never?). Does anyone know why such a large spectrum of experience regarding liquids?

I was told in the hospital (and have read here) that liquids can't distend the pouch, so I'm not quite worried. But, I am perplexed.

Thank you for sharing whatever you know.

Cris

each person is different....

Hello, Everyone.
I've been following these boards and haven't been able to find an answer to the following: Why do some of us seem able to drink nearly normally very soon after surgery (days, even) and others cannot (or perhaps can never?). Does anyone know why such a large spectrum of experience regarding liquids?
I was told in the hospital (and have read here) that liquids can't distend the pouch, so I'm not quite worried. But, I am perplexed.
Thank you for sharing whatever you know.
Cris

Hello there, I'm thinking everyone's degree of inflammation is different. When some people get an injury, they swell at that site so badly that sometimes the inflammation is worse than the actual insult/injury and others, not as much. So depending on the amount of inflammation on the sleeved tummy, there's narrowing for some people and there's isn't an ease of passage of any type of food. Because others didn't swell, they seem to have an easier time eating during the immediate post OP. Hence the phrase "everyone is different". Has nothing to do with stretching, surgery, surgeon etc. Doesn't predict outcomes etc etc.
Think of it like an allergic reaction, some people's immune system come our swinging and the swelling is scary! Some, not so much.

I hope this helps?‍♀️

Yes, Deedee12. It does. Thanks!