4 days post op and I can drink a lot

[patdrizzle805 3]

Hey I’m new to this group I had my vsg on June 18th 2018 I’m surprise that I can drink a lot of liquids I could drink 3 16oz Water bottles and 3 premier Proteins on a day is that normal I’m Scared I migth have a leak but I feel fine I walk about 3 miles a day

[yara.dabbagh 1]

Hi Pat

I've read many articles that liquids go down pretty easily and that liquid emptying doesn't really change from before the surgery.

I had an ESG, but I too could handle liquids very well when my sister who had the same procedure last year, wasn't able to keep down any liquids.

[patdrizzle805 3]

Ok thank you Yara I appreciate your time responding

[patdrizzle805 3]

Edit my post I had it done July 30 2018 5 days ago

[BajanSleeve 244]

I was able to drink a lot as well. I think its pretty common. Just try to avoid drinking and eating at the same time once you have moved to pureed foods

[patdrizzle805 3]

Thank you bajan can’t wait for puréed food on Monday super excited

[Redapples 27]

Hey I’m new to this group I had my vsg on June 18th 2018 I’m surprise that I can drink a lot of liquids I could drink 3 16oz Water bottles and 3 premier Proteins on a day is that normal I’m Scared I migth have a leak but I feel fine I walk about 3 miles a day

That's really good you getting everything you need! I hope soon I will be at that level. Keep it up!

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[Chunkysoup 75]

I was the same way. I only had trouble with liquids the day of surgery because of nausea. After that it was smooth sailing. By one week post op I could take normal somewhat large swallows (large for a bariatric patient anyway). I am now able to eat soft foods and I have a nice tight restriction so don’t worry. I was also afraid that I had a huge sleeve or something since it was so easy to drink fluids.

[BadWolf523 196]

Yeah I’m doing pretty well with liquids as well. I’m still following a strict time schedule but I’m getin my Protein and Water in

[mikerobe 18]

5 days post op and I can drink a lot. I have no problem sipping through an 8oz cup of broth in 20 minutes. I haven’t felt full from the liquids but I do t have much of an appetite either. I could go for some spaghetti though 😀