How many clear liquids can you consume without discomfort?

[provenzee 262]

I am 3 days post op. My doctor has me on Clear Liquids for a week. I don't feel any hunger, but I am curious as to how many clear liquids you can drink without feeling "full". Last night I was able to drink 8 full ounces of Water in an hour without an issue and probably could have had more. Is this normal, or is this a sign that the surgery didn't work? I am just so paranoid this was all for nothing. I thought my stomach shouldn't be able to hold more than a few ounces?

[her1981 448]

You're doing great! It just means that the swelling has gone down quickly and you're able to get liquids in. Once you move to food, you'll feel the restriction.

[reree6898 1,164]

Clear liquids go through what's left of your stomach almost instantly. Don't worry you will feel the restriction once your able to eat something with density.

[JamieLogical 8,710]

Liquids go straight through your sleeve. The only reason some people experience restriction with liquids very early post-op is because of swelling. If you can get more in, then more power to you! You aren't going to damage or stretch your sleeve with liquids. I promise.

[Miss Mac 6,262]

That's an ounce every 7 1/2 minutes......not so bad since it pretty much goes through quickly.

[provenzee 262]

Thanks guys, you made me feel better. I am just paranoid

[scoots 16]

I'm so jealous! I'm 2 days post op and having the hardest time with my fluids. I'm still in the hospital because of it. I have a very hard time with more than an ounce every 20 minutes.

[cbruce125 114]

On day 2 I could only manage 9 ozs for the day, and day 3 was 12.

You are doing great!

[Mrs_O 118]

yes super jealous. i am almost two weeks out and still have trouble with liquid consumption. i was never a big drinker while not eating beforehand though so I'm sure it will just take an adjustment. i will say, today i was cleared for my first food. had a scrambled egg and now i am SO thirsty!! a few more mins and i will be able to drink again!

[kpeters 0]

Any one have any advice for drinking before bed?

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

I would stop drinking at least 30 minutes before bed. If you are having acid issues laying down with a stomach full of Fluid can cause you some issues.