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Liquid flow question

Alex_Lycan

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Alex_Lycan    8

Alex_Lycan
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Hello everyone. I'm new to this forum. Great to be here.

I have a question regarding liquid intake. I am 10 days post-op and the first 5 days it was quite hard to get enough liquids throughout the day.

But now, I can drink a full can of V8 in about 10 minutes; a full large glass of Water in about 15; and a large glass of Protein shake in about 20 minutes.

I thought it would be harder but it doesn't hurt at all, at that rate.

Is this normal for more prople just 10 days post-op, or might there be something wrong with my sleeve?

I know the doc took off about 80% to 85% of my stomach (saw the pic).

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suzzzzz    1,005

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It is normal. Just means the swelling is going down. This is why post op eating plans progress from thin liquids to thicker liquids, purees, soft foods, then solids. My surgeon said it takes about 6 weeks for swelling to be gone.

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OutsideMatchInside    10,166

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@@Alex_Lycan

You are healing faster than most people. Be happy, enjoy it. Liquids don't trigger restriction so there is no reason you can't drink a lot. Have at it.

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Inner Surfer Girl    12,015

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I have to work hard everyday to get enough liquid . Still short and each day make an effort to drink a little more each day.

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Just keep sipping. It will get easier.

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KBonj    0

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I had sleeve surgery but I also had hernia repair at the same time which is proving to be more complicated. The base of the esophagus has spasms and the past two days, I have only been able to get in 12-20 oz of fluids, even with medication. The result is a very tired girl who is freaking out about being hydrated enough to stay out of the hospital. Anybody else have similar issues or helpful hints to remedy?

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