2 days post-op, can I drink more water?

[ChronicJam 40]

Hi, my dr recommended I drink 64 oz every day by taking 1ml sips every 15 minutes. I'm still so flipping thirsty! I know not to take big chugs, but can in drink more frequently?

[Miss Mac 6,262]

Don't push it just yet....your stomach needs to heal from the brutality of the surgery. If you have not checked out a Youtube video of sleeve surgery, you should do so to get a direct visual of what just happened. Even a mosquito bite swells, so just imagine how swollen and tender that new tummy is. What you could do is suck on a piece of ice or a popsicle in-between your sips.

[Elode 8,093]

I just drank as I tolerated. I would never have been able to be that particular...especially on pain pills!

[Cindy's WL Roadtrip 9]

I am two days postoperative. I am concerned because I don't think I am getting any Protein. My clear liquid diet consists of Water, broth, skim milk, diet Jello, diet cranberry juice, and sugar free Popsicles. I would give anything for a Protein Shake, but I guess I can't have them yet. Does anyone know why?