Hello,

I am 8 days post op, I feel like drinking lots of water but I am afraid to drink too much. I was told to only take only 1oz of liquid every 15 minutes while awake. I did that for the first few days, but I am drinkng out of a regular glass now and started some mushies. I want to drink more water but I'd like to know if anyone else has been able to drink large quantities without pain? And about how much water are people generally drinking in a day?

Thanks!

I believe you are suppose to consume 64 oz. You should be able to drink water fairly easy since you don't have a fill yet. That will slow down once you get restriction.

You could always call and ask your doc to be sure. I wouldn't "chug" water, but I'm sure you could do more than 1 oz every 15 minutes. Just make sure each gulp of water isn't too big and you are probably fine.

But, for how long did they say 1 oz of liquid every 15 minutes? If they gave you a time frame, you should stick to that. If not, I would call, because my guess would be they probably meant for the first 24 hours or something.

I wish I could chug water! This last fill won't let me and its SO frustrating!

I agree with Marimaru - follow your doc's instructions. I know mine gave me those same guidelines but when I told them I was able to drink a whole glass he said it was supose to be helping to develope good habits for later when the band was tighter - hence the spot I'm in now. I wouldn't worry much about it, but it doesn't hurt to follow your dr's orders.

Thank you for responses! My doc said 64 oz a day, 1 oz at a time until she sees me again (tomorrow). But I called the other day and spoke with a nurse, I was starving! She said to have cream soups. That helped, but I used to drink lots of water in a sitting, it's hard taking it slow.

But you are right, I'm learning new habits. I gotta keep my eye on the prize!

Thanks!