auntiemel 275 Posted September 25, 2014 Do most of you find that drinking has no restriction? I sipped a cup of tea and felt like it went down no problem. I just wish the gas pains would go away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SherB 220 Posted September 25, 2014 You will notice the most restriction when moving onto solid foods, especially Protein.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) drinking has no restriction? wish gas pains would go away. @@auntiemel i had no restriction with Water - i could drink easily too liquids do not give any restriction great you don't have any problems drinking its very important now and always to drink, drink and drink some more for your early stage you should be sipping vvvvery slowly as you progress your daily intake should be at least 64 oz the more you drink the better once you start soft foods - then solids regular foods - you will feel that great restriction at 3 days PO, many people still suffer with gas walk as much as you can around the house this will help get rid of the nasty gas feeling good luck continued speedy recvovery kathy Edited September 25, 2014 by proudgrammy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieLogical 8,710 Posted September 25, 2014 I had trouble in the first week or two with the immediately gurgling/gas sensation and some esophageal constriction after every single sip I took. I can still get that now if I drink too much too fast, but I get it much more with food now than I do with liquid.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrkKiss 0 Posted September 25, 2014 I just had my surgery on Monday the 22nd. I'm still sore, bloated, and having the strong gurgling sensation while doing the Clear Liquids.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AvaFern 3,516 Posted September 25, 2014 I'm a year out and I can take a few good glugs of Water at a time, but that's about it. Not chugging liquids was a painful lesson to learn after surgery because I used to drink bottles and bottles of Water when I worked out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lose4life2 152 Posted September 25, 2014 Gosh I feel restricted just trying to drink water!! I've probably gotten 16oz in so far today!! 4 oz diluted juice and the rest just Water. I'm 2 days post op. Maybe I'll try warm tea. Even In the hospital I only got a few teaspoons of liquid in and had to stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JadedMage 39 Posted September 25, 2014 GAS??? use Gas X Strips, they melt in your mouth and work wonders!!! you wont be sorry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lose4life2 152 Posted September 25, 2014 GAS??? use Gas X Strips, they melt in your mouth and work wonders!!! you wont be sorry! Okay on my way to get gas x strips now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntiemel 275 Posted September 26, 2014 I'm drinking warm tea, Water, and making Protein Shake smoothies that are like frosty consistency. I added PB2 to my chocolate Protein shake...it was pretty good. I just want to eat real food soon. Even mush stuff would be nice lol...but I will continue to follow my docs plan as I don't want to hurt my sleeve ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnsydney 65 Posted September 26, 2014 No restriction with fluids for me whatsoever. I can drink anything in any quantity, including right up to eating, been the same since I woke up after surgery ! I haven't tried to drink whilst eating or too soon after because I feel too full to try, I normally drink about and hour and a half to two hours after eating :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites