Too much clear fluids?

[disappearingme 0]

I've never heard anyone complain about too much, just not getting enough. I'm going to call my nutritionist tomorrow, but I'm starting to wonder. I have absolutely no problem getting my fluids in, and I've never had any nausea. I always get 64. In fact, yesterday, I got 71. I just got my sleeve on Monday (1/17) Is this too much, do you think? Should I slow down? I try to average 2-3 oz every half hour. I'll be on clear fluids until 1/31 and purees start then.

[sfdavid 1]

I had the same issue. Never threw up once or even felt nauseous and starting on day four post-op, I found I could drink pretty normal. A mouthful of Water swallowed in two or three gulps was and still is no problem. Even when eating I had no issue getting down at least a cup of full liquid food like greek yogurt, creamy Soups, Sugarfree pudding or custard. I was worried that something was wrong. I called my doctor and he explained that nothing is wrong and that the size of sleeve is not the issue at all. Everyone's anatomy is slightly different and my anatomy orientation (stomach positioning, length, etc.) is such that allows me more freedom than many other sleeve patients. He said I should consider myself very fortunate and then he added "just wait until you get to semi-soft foods."

Sure enough, when I started on eggs, purred turkey, soft cheese, etc. BURP. Hello restriction! Now I get full after eating a half a cup of food. Dense Protein is my friend. Less than three weeks out from surgery, I am down 30 pounds!

Hang in there and count your blessings. Your going to do great!!

[feedyoureye 3,087]

This has been my experience too gals. I can drink a lot (small sips, but pretty fast) and up to one cup of thinnish Soup over maybe 30-40 minutes. I am getting in my liquid which I am very happy about. Glad to hear its not a restriction problem. I think we ARE lucky! I can tell when I eat greek yogurt that I start feeling "full". So far no pain or nausea...I hope i can keep it that way!

[JJM 0]

Oh, my gosh...thank you so much for posting this! I am 9 days out and have found the same thing!! I can drink 8 oz with little trouble and a cup of thin Soup pretty easily! I was starting to worry that my bougie was way too big! My Dr will only do a 36 which he over sews! I am hoping that I will have good restriction when I can begin to eat! This thread gives me hope!! I am on full liquids for 4 weeks post op! It is an interesting ride! Best wishes to all of you!!

[feedyoureye 3,087]

Oh, my gosh...thank you so much for posting this! I am 9 days out and have found the same thing!! I can drink 8 oz with little trouble and a cup of thin Soup pretty easily! I was starting to worry that my bougie was way too big! My Dr will only do a 36 which he over sews! I am hoping that I will have good restriction when I can begin to eat! This thread gives me hope!! I am on full liquids for 4 weeks post op! It is an interesting ride! Best wishes to all of you!!

My guy used a loose 36 with oversewing... and he leaves a fat end at the pylorus to avoid "problems".

[disappearingme 0]

I called my nutritionist first thing this morning. She said going 10 or 20 over probably isn't a problem. My highest was 71 and she said that was fine. She said you don't want to go much more than that because it will wash the electrolytes out of your system.

[ouroborous 519]

Drinking too much/too fast can lead to some wicked bad reflux. As long as that's not a problem and your doc doesn't have a concern with it (and of course, you're not in pain/vomiting), I wouldn't worry too much about going a little over.

[AChristian 112]

I feel the same. I think I can get down pretty much gatorade, Water, apple juice and broth in a day for being only 5 days post op. But I've lost 8 pounds in that little time so I'm trying not to worry. I too , was starting to think it was the because my 36 bouqie sleeve was too big . However, I've learned it has nothing to do with it.