How much liquid at a time?

[crdevans 6]

I had my sleeve on 11-17 about day 14. I am on liquid diet with Protein Drinks and strained Soups. I was out of Soup so I drank broth today. I drank 8 oz in about 45 mins. Is that to much?

I think I feel full but not sure.

I thought I should just drink 5 oz which I thought is the new size of my stomach.

Any thoughts?

[suzthebrit 146]

broth is a liquid and is going to go straight through your sleeve so you can drink a lot more. If we couldn't there would be no way we would be able to get 64oz of fluids per day. When you start on soft foods you will know what full is, and probably after an oz or two.

[crdevans 6]

Thanks I was worried that maybe I was able to drink to much.

[deedeemuffin 346]

I will be 14 days post-op tomorrow. I have been experiencing the same thing. I was concerned that my sleeve may have stretched. Other members here assured me that this is very normal & things will change as soon as we are allowed to eat anything even semi-solid. So, I am going to take their word for it. Good luck to you!

[Jakat 25]

Oh yes, when you go to puree and especially soft foods you will realize how small your stomach is. That is why they don't want you to fill it up before or to push your food through after eating. no drinking 1/2 hr before or 1/2 after. The 64oz daily includes any shakes, Soups or Protein drinks you have, it's 64oz of liquid a day.

[mcalder62 7]

I was sleeved on 9.10.12 and I was drinking just about what you are doing. I could do about 2 ounces every 10 - 15 minutes. You will gradually be able to drink more and more. Trust me....I didn't believe it when everyone said that but it is true. Heads up on when you start eating regular food, you will not be able consume that much. I am 3 months post op today and I can only do about 4 bites and I am full. My dr. says that is completely normal and that at around 6 months I will be able to do 6-8 bites and then at a year I will be able to do about 3-4 ounces and that is the most I should ever be able to eat. This is so you don't stretch your sleeve out. I hope that helps. Good luck!