Hey everyone. I was sleeved 2 days ago (4/25/22) and I was a SDS so I went home Monday afternoon. They told me to take shots of 1oz every 15 minutes. Anyways I had to go back Tuesday for fluids and a check up. She wanted me to start protein shakes that day. Goal is 60-80 protein and 65oz of liquids. Shakes can count as liquid on my plan. Anyways is it normal I can drink 2 shakes a day & plus 2 waters and a 20oz Gatorade within one day only 2 days post op? I’m scared of leaking or something but when I do drink I take it slow and sip for the most part but I still get burps after. Is this normal?

dang you can drink more than me. I struggle to get my water in. The protein has been easier tho. My surgeon wants me to get 45oz of fluids in a day and 60 grams of protein. But yea remember liquids dont stay in the stomach for long like food.

It’s crazy every dr is different. And I have OCD so I want to be a perfectionist and I’m scared I got the 64 oz of fluids and 60-80 protein goal stuck in my head and if I don’t complete it I’m a failure. But I also don’t want a leak or to stretch my pouch out.

10 minutes ago, Vsgbethany22 said:

It’s crazy every dr is different. And I have OCD so I want to be a perfectionist and I’m scared I got the 64 oz of fluids and 60-80 Protein goal stuck in my head and if I don’t complete it I’m a failure. But I also don’t want a leak or to stretch my pouch out.

its impossible to stretch your stomach on simply liquids. you would throw up if you drink too much. Just sip on water throughout the day and if you reach your goal great. But as long as you get close to it its good.

Perfectly okay to drink as much as your body will tolerate. Also sugar-free popsicles count as liquid, so enjoy those in different flavors. Also Gatorade Zero (sugar-free) is a good alternative. Yes, burping is normal. You've got a lot of air in your stomach from where they distended it to do surgery.

you won't stretch your stomach on liquids - they go right through you.

also, leaking is discovered right away - before you even leave the hospital. They won't discharge you if they suspect - or discover - a leak.

I was always able to drink more than they said I'd be able to. I asked the PA at my clinic about this, and he said my stomach would let me know if I was drinking too much or too fast.

I was able to meet my fluid and protein requirements very early out as well. It goes through you so fast that I don’t think you can possibly stretch your pouch. And if you had a leak you would have a bunch of other symptoms.