Too much liquid?

[AbbeyRachael 2]

Okay so I am 6 days post op. I broke down and weighed myself and down 16LBS. WooHoo!!

Couple things that have been bothering me. I don't feel like I have much restriction when it comes to liquid. My dr has all his patients on clear liquid diet for a month AFTER surgery so I Eat SF Jello, broth, Sf ice pops and unflavored Protein added to diet juices and jello. ANYWAY, sometimes I feel like I can have 3 ounces of broth no problem. I've never had a pain from eating too much (drinking) I just stop when I'm satisfied. My question is,just because I can get in 3 ounces of clear liquid at once will the restriction be different when I moe to full liquids, purée, and reg foods?

[lsuchick4 54]

Restriction is much less with liquids. Once you start purées and real Proteins, the restriction will be full force.

[septappt 74]

I never had a problem with liquids! Totally agreed wait until you have food with some substance you'll get restrictions. Your body is healing, keep drinking you need the fluids. You got this !!!

[Who Dat 70461 331]

I was drinking as much as I wanted, around 3-4 days post-op...scared the heck outta me!

Have since learned, everyone is different...some can only take in a small amount of fluids (sip, sip, sip), while others are fortunate enough to tolerate much more.

I had far more restriction when I got to the mushy stage, i.e. the more dense the food, the less intake.

I wouldn't be overly concerned, just go with what feels tolerable for you.

Good luck...you're in for one heck of a journey!

[AbbeyRachael 2]

Thank you!!! I feel so much better. It's funny how I think 3 oz is a lot when last month I was eating pizza for dinner!

[Jennifer2575 55]

I feel same way. I'm two weeks post op. First three days I could just sip. I can drink as I did prior to surgery and don't really feel full. I'm on full liquids and start mushy food on Tuesday. I sure hope to feel the restriction!!!

[danaevett 179]

Fluids run right thru me. Don't worry about it. When you start eating real foods, your sleeve will get full much sooner on less food.

[mommyjamie 83]

I am 3 days postop on Clear Liquids and definitely feel restriction. I can't tolerate anything more than Water and Decaf diet iced tea. If I drink a bit to much to quickly, I get a weird feeling inside that radiates toward my back. Only lasts for a second but it's really strange.

[Pretty_In_Purple 112]

I drink like a camel. I'm so thankful I can still drink plenty of fluids with no problems. I'm praying when I start solids I fill up with very little.

[webhopper 57]

I can barely get 3 oz of Water in per hour... I'm like sip sip sip. Yesterday I only managed to drink 35 oz of water total. I'm hoping that ill eventually be able to drink with more ease.

[Jen:) 40]

I can't drink much either, no more than two sips at a time. I struggle to get even a little Fluid, can't imagine drinking 64 oz! I think 40 has been my best so far..I'm 2.5 wks out