So, I got the sleeve a couple of days ago and I'm trying to make sure I stay hydrated as I'm moving along I'm finding that I'm able to drink in more than the itty bitty milliliter amount I was able to stomach and swallow before. Is it okay that I go over that amount? I'm just trying my best to stay hydrated and I figured why not drink as much as I can, if I can.

I know it's a weird question, but it got me a bit paranoid that maybe there was more to it than just the uncomfortable feeling they were trying to forewarn about. ?

I was sleeved 14 years ago. Drink if your comfortable. It's extremely important to get in as much as possible. As the days pass and the swelling goes down, you'll be able to drink more and more. Sometimes, for some people, drinks like Gatorade Zero are actually easier to swallow and drink than water. Like you can consume more. I have no idea why. But, it is different for everyone. Just don't hurt your new tummy.

2 minutes ago, CarmenG said:

I was sleeved 14 years ago. Drink if your comfortable. It's extremely important to get in as much as possible. As the days pass and the swelling goes down, you'll be able to drink more and more. Sometimes, for some people, drinks like Gatorade Zero are actually easier to swallow and drink than Water. Like you can consume more. I have no idea why. But, it is different for everyone. Just don't hurt your new tummy.

For sure, I am happy to finally be able to intake more now to ensure that I do stay hydrated, because I was so worried about how I was supposed to with so little at a time lol. I guess I was paranoid bursting the seams if I took too much ?

You'll feel it real quick in your chest if you drink too big a sip. When that happened to me, I would immediately start walking around in my house from room to room. That would help the feeling go away after about 2 or 3 minutes. Then, of course, I learned to approximate my sips better. Just make sure you keep drinking.

Yeah for sure, I've definitely learned that walk around trick early on. Just want to make sure those bigger sips don't have any other underlying problems other than that 'stuck in the throat' feeling.

I was always able to drink more than they said I'd be able to it. I was worried about it as well, but the PA at my clinic said not to worry about it - fluids go through you pretty fast. He said my stomach would tell me if I was drinking too much/too fast.