Water Intake Goes Down Easily

[TheNewSusie 471]

I am 4 days post and I feel like I can drink with no problems, yes I am taking it easy and taking small sips every few minutes but I've heard stories where people can hardly get down 8 ounces in a day. Yesterday I took down 70 ounces and was surprised.Is this Normal?

[enigmachik 403]

wow, that sounds great. I'm five days post-op and getting about 30 oz a day, but it takes a concentrated effort to get down that much.

[MyGastricSleeveLife 180]

Yes, it's normal. Everyone is very different. I had no issues getting in all my fluids right after surgery except that I had to mix in crystal light because I regular Water didn't sit great right away. I'm 8 weeks out now & have never had a problem with getting all my Fluid in.

[Finding Myself 146]

I've never had any problems with it, either, and my doctor told me in the beginning that there is virtually no restriction to fluids for many of us. I saw that when I saw my dynamic leak test - the fluids went right through! And it was probably 1-2 oz of Fluid.

Be glad you don't have any issues getting in fluids! The ones that do, I believe, have more swelling than others of us, and honestly, the first few weeks, things just kinda are sore and everything has some level discomfort tied to it for many.

[TheNewSusie 471]

Glad I'm "normal" lol. Thanks everyone!