Drinking problems

[nagem 73]

Okay im only 8 days post op .

I've made a post recently saying how I just wanna chug but I can't . I'm not chugging however I do find myself taking pretty big gulps but I can't help it I'm just so thirsty and I don't realize . I'm trying not to make a habit of it of course but it doesn't phase me , I get no pain or any other problems , this scares me and makes me think that my stomach is too big or something . I wish I could just get in the right amount of ounces in whatever quantities I wanted . Is this normal to be able to drink that much at one time ?

[Richard Foor 655]

The amount you can get in at one time is related to the amount of swelling you have inside. Some people don't have much swelling and therefore don't have problems getting their fluids in. The amount of Fluid you can drink is not related to your stomach being to big because fluid doesn't stay in the stomach it just washes through and down into the intestines. You should drink as much as you comfortably can and not worry about it at this point. I was personally drinking well over my 60 oz by day 8 and was drinking relatively fast at that. Good Luck.

[Oliver's Mom 258]

I could drink 'normally' about a week post surgery. The first week I just sipped. I was not only full fast but a little nervous to drink too fast.

When I work out, I can take a big-ish drink from my Water bottle. Most of the time, it feels fine, only sometimes it feels like too much.

I think it is because it's Water and moves quickly thru my stomach. food is 4-6 oz and I am FULL. The 6 oz is stuff like yogurt or cottage cheese. Denser food like chicken or meat and I am FULL at 4 oz.

Good luck! You have just begun your wonderful journey to health.

[nagem 73]

The amount you can get in at one time is related to the amount of swelling you have inside. Some people don't have much swelling and therefore don't have problems getting their fluids in. The amount of Fluid you can drink is not related to your stomach being to big because Fluid doesn't stay in the stomach it just washes through and down into the intestines. You should drink as much as you comfortably can and not worry about it at this point. I was personally drinking well over my 60 oz by day 8 and was drinking relatively fast at that. Good Luck.

So it doesn't really matter the size gulps I drink it how much I drink in a sitting just as long as it doesn't bother me ? Even before surgery I have always been constantly thirsty and especially with the weather and my job I tend to drink a lot at once and it was just a little nerve racking lol

[Richard Foor 655]

Yep that's what I have found and I am now 7 months out and drinking a minimum of 128 oz a day and have not had any problems.

[nagem 73]

Yep that's what I have found and I am now 7 months out and drinking a minimum of 128 oz a day and have not had any problems.

You're a life saver

[Nursebarbie 392]

At least half cup of liquids per hour gets you to the 64 ounce requirement.

[Who Dat 70461 331]

I had the same fear...liquids were no problem 2 days post op. I just knew something was wrong! LOL

Even tolerated pureed foods quite well. It wasn't until I started on mushy foods that I felt somewhat restricted. Now (10 weeks out), I can still handle liquids just fine, but 4-5 ounces of anything of substance is my limit...which is a good thing!

[nagem 73]

I had the same fear...liquids were no problem 2 days post op. I just knew something was wrong! LOL

Even tolerated pureed foods quite well. It wasn't until I started on mushy foods that I felt somewhat restricted. Now (10 weeks out)' date=' I can still handle liquids just fine, but 4-5 ounces of anything of substance is my limit...which is a good thing![/quote']

Okay pheww lol thank you !