1wk Post op question

[Cherry 71]

I'm 1 wk post op. I'm 4 lbs lighter than on the morn of surgery, although I came home 4 lbs heavier so basically I lost the 4 lbs of IV fluids and 4 more lbs.

Anyhow, having no problems whatsoever. I can easily get 64 oz of fluids in.

My question/concern is, although I'm taking in about 1 oz every 15 mins, at my "meal time" I can easily take in 4-6oz in 15 mins (usually a cup of powders? utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury broth or jello). Is this normal??? I have NO pain, and no indication of being full though I won't take in more than 6 oz simply out of fear.

[nathaly 57]

It's completely normal. I had mine 4 weeks ago and I was worried about it too!! A week in I could drink a lot without a problem. My surgeon said its because we don't have the flap (sphincter ) at the bottom of our stomach. It's just a hole now (stoma). So liquids pass through very easily. Same with soft solids like eggs and yougurt!

HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 244.

[Cherry 71]

Soooo glad to hear that. I was hoping that was the case and everything was just passing right through! Thank you. My follow up is Friday.

[hockeymumzie 181]

I can drink allot now also and it's day 13 for me.

HW 358 SW 344 CW 331 GOAL 200