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I'm 2 days post op and I am really struggling to get in enough liquids. I drank 24 oz Water yesterday and 11 oz of Protein Shake today. That shake took me 5 hours to drink! This coming from someone who used to put down 100 oz water down before surgery like it was nothing. Really didn't think it would be this hard.

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It is a challenge. I am three months out and have to stay on top of my fluids all day. At least all your liquids count toward your Water goal when you are on the liquid stages. Keep sipping!

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Why is it so hard to get it down? Are you too full?

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The gas pain makes it painful. And yes my stomach feels too full

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@@lealor

After surgery, the opening into the stomach and the stomach itself is very narrow because of swelling (about as narrow as pen or straw) making drinking and eating very difficult. As time goes on and the swelling subsides, it gets easier.

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This is normal don't panic, you prob won't be able to get your full requirements of Fluid or Protein in until you are on full foods. Just remember to try your best with the fluids because you don't want to become dehydrated. You will also probably be a little weak until you can get your Proteins in which is also normal.

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Ty! Today has been a little better. So far about 14 oz Protein Shake and 16 oz of Water. Trying to get a little more Protein shake in today. I'm on full liquids for 3 weeks.

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