Fluid intake

[rosie13182 4]

I got sleeved on 2/3/14 and I'm starting to get a little worried after reading everyone's posts that were sleeved at a similar time. I am having no problems getting fluids down. My doctor has me on a clear liquid diet (plus protien shakes only) for 3 weeks. I am able to drink about 8oz at a time very easily. I am able to tell when I am full, but I'm concerned that I can take so much at a time. Most people are talking about only drinking 1-3 oz. should I call my surgeon? I'm worried.

[FitnFabfor2014 358]

Hi! You are one of the lucky ones. Believe me, you don't want to be the one who can't get their fluids in its no fun!!! I am one of those people, although now, at 5 weeks it's getting a little easier. Unless you are having pain I wouldn't worry. Congrats on ur surgery!!

[McButterpants 2,846]

I understand your concern. Rest assured, you're going to be OK. Consider yourself lucky.

I had no real issues drinking and thought, "did they really remove part of my stomach?" I felt like I should be having more issues than I was. I had no issues post-op - no nausea, very little pain, and was able to take in fluids immediately.

When I started on soft foods, same thing - nothing made me feel bad and was able to eat the approved amount of food with no issues. I kept reading about the issues other people had and thought I was the weird one.

I'm 3 months out today - still nothing bothers my sleeve. But I have plenty of restriction - I can still only eat 2-3 ounces at a time.