TLang262 - Texas 0 Posted January 6, 2011 I was sleeved on 12/30/10 and was told he took about 75% of my stomach. When I got home all I could take in was about 2 oz due to swelling. I am post op day 7 today and I can now take in about 4 oz. Is this normal? It seems like a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firefly2 9 Posted January 6, 2011 are you saying 4 oz at a time? I was sleeved on Dec. 27th and my doc doesn't want me going over 1 oz (30 ml) every 10 minutes. He gave me a whole lot of medicine cups that measure out to that so I can make sure I don't go over. Hope this helps Tiffany Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Becca 108 Posted January 7, 2011 My doctor told me to sip as much was comfortable. Just no gulps. I don't believe you really "feel" the restriction until you start on foods. liquid just goes straight through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myrori 55 Posted January 7, 2011 I am six weeks out and I really don't think about how much anymore. I know I can't get in near as much as I used to. I can take 2 swallows of liquid no problem. As far as food, I get in about 4 bites of chicken and it is all over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Susanne 32 Posted January 21, 2011 liquids always worked fairly well for me, not sure why. I only had the restriction that I could take 2 to 3 swigs, then had to wait a few seconds, then another few swigs. I guess 2 to 3 times my mouth volume = my esophagus volume. I believe there are people who - even at the same Bougie - can take a lot more than others.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloomin_vjf 1 Posted January 21, 2011 I was sleeved on 12/6/10 and had difficulty drinking the first week. By Sunday, I noticed that the sips were going down much easier. I'm almost 7 weeks out now and can actually drink a bit more normally but, ever so often, I forget and really take a gulp. Yep... it's not comfortable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
