5 days post surgery and I still dont have that full feeling?

[chanze26 0]

My surgery was on October 22, 2014, 5 days ago. When I was in the hospital they had me sipping on 1oz clear fluids every 15 mins. My in take had to be 40 oz in a 10 hour period before I could go home. I had no problem with the in take of the fluids. I felt like I could take in more. I have been drinking a lot of Water and low fat cream Soups but I never get the full feeling. I am scared that I could take in to much Fluid and strech my sleeve. From the post I have read so far everyone is having trouble taking in fluids but I have no problem and no pain but I am scared to take in to much and that maybe I am doing something wrong.

[GummyTummy 154]

Two things are happening right now. One, your stomach is a funnel for most liquids, including the thicker ones. Two, all the nerves that used to tell you when you were full, were just cut. So adhere to the guidelines set forth for you. The next few weeks will likely be difficult for you and you will experience hunger again. You wont get to feel real restriction until you are in coarse purees or soft foods so treat your new tummy well. =)

[chellede 352]

Gummy is absolutely right. You will not feel that full feeling until you get to eating solid foods.

There's a valve at the end of the stomach called Pylorus. It stays open for liquids. So liquids are just passing through. When food gets in there, it shuts and holds the food in there for digestion. That's why later down the road they don't want you drinking too close to eating. You don't want that food passing through and causing you to becoming hungry sooner. Which leads to more consumption of food.

Hope that helps and I felt the same way. I felt I could intake too much. It's not that. The Doctors are just letting your body heal. You're not doing anything wrong

[Suzamundo 51]

I felt that way, too. I was sure that the surgeon had left 95% of my stomach in there. I had no problem drinking ANY amount of liquids. I was really worried! But 3 months later? I eat 2 oz of steak and 1-2 an egg and I have to lay down for awhile because I overate. It's CRAZY how little will fill you up. (Of solid Protein, that is.). Hang in there. Everything changes.

[Dmclaren83 21]

I had the same issue! Normally I can't make it through the suggestions for sizes the dr gives, because it takes so long I get bored and frustrated, do right now that's when I consider myself full. Lol

[rachel_b 5]

hey everyone!

I am 6 days post-op and i've had some of the same concerns. I have hd no problem taking in Water and fluids and also my Protein Drinks. I'm not hungry at all but I can't wait to eat something to make sure i can feel that full feeling.