Am I the only one going crazy over all the sipping? I’m told drink 1 oz every 15 minutes and take 15 minutes to drink it. That’s a sip every 5 minutes rite? I’m sooooo full!
FYI: I gained 1 pound overnight!!! How??

Me too! I’m in the same boat. I can’t get down the liquids that often!

Hey there. If you're only a few days post-op like me, your body is probably still retaining fluid from when you were on an IV in the hospital - it will take several days for that to disappear. I was sleeved on 2/21/23 and have been struggling with the liquids too - but the system I'm using seems to be working well. I just have a timer going off on my phone every 15 minutes while I'm awake reminding me to drink. It is a very slow path, but it will get easier over time. I was lucky to get in 50 g of protein and 50 oz in one day for the first few days, but now that I am getting up and moving around more it seems to be easier.

I promise it will get easier - just stick with it. It would be awful to be dehydrated and nauseous at the same time.

Fluid retention after surgery is very common. They pump you full of IV fluids, you’re body is stressed & can hold onto all the fluid you put into it & you’re likely constipated. (I put on more than 2kgs (more than 5lbs) overnight with my gall surgery. Took about 4+ days to pee it all out.)

Plus you likely have swelling making it difficult to swallow & your smaller tummy to feel more bloated. Try sipping a warm/hot drink as they can be more soothing & easier on your throat & healing tummy than cold.

Don’t forget your shakes & broths all count towards your daily fluid goal. I used to dilute them to get in more fluids (& make them taste a little more palatable). I also still keep water by my bed & drink throughout the night every time I get into or out of bed (which is few times with all the peeing ?). I get in another 250-300ml (8-10ozs) at night & while I don’t sip anymore I only take a swallow.

It does get easier & becomes more if a habit.. Don’t panic if you don’t exactly meet your goal at first as long as you’re close.