4 days post op and already concerned

[jgirlnyc 3]

Maybe it’s a little too early but I am concerned about how much Water I drink per day. If I drink more than 8 ounces that’s a lot. I do take sips of broth three times a day which is about 1/4 cup each. I can’t even eat Jell-O because it does not agree with me. I try to drink a little bit of a Protein Shake last night and I had to drink that very slowly. What’s going to happen when it’s time for me to have cream Soups? I’m not hungry at all. Is this normal?

[browneyez42 280]

Yes, it's normal. Over time, you'll be able to drink more. What helped me was to drink a few sips every 15 minutes.





Sleeved on April 25, 2018
HW: 258
SW: 238
CW: 199
GW: 165

[jgirlnyc 3]

Thanks @browneyes42 the last thing I need is to pass out because I’m malnourished. I’ll try to drink more often. Maybe even set reminders on my phone throughout the day to help 😉

[browneyez42 280]

I filled two ounce cups and sipped one every 15 minutes and then I'd walk. It'll get easier...trust me





Sleeved on April 25, 2018
HW: 258
SW: 238
CW: 197
GW: 165

[MargoCL 677]

Thanks @browneyes42 the last thing I need is to pass out because I’m malnourished. I’ll try to drink more often. Maybe even set reminders on my phone throughout the day to help [emoji6]

A timer definitely helps, but you must be true to it too.

[mmartinez213 3]

It's totally normal to drink some at a time. I had my surgery in December 2017 and it took me three months to start to Drink and eat a little more. Remember everyone is different, and our bodies heal at different rates. I heal very slow but don't get discouraged its hard I know but as long as you sip in liquid all day your golden hun.

[looly 361]

I'm in the UK, and none of us sleevers over here seem to be given specific targets for Fluid intake. I was just told to keep on sipping regularly throughout the day and to just always have a bottle of Water by me. I did as I was told and haven't been dehydrated yet. I haven't weighed or measured anything, yet I've lost 66lbs since June 30th. I'm not sure that fixating on the numbers helps...but I accept that it might help people who appreciate very specific guidance.

[jultrim18 132]

All I recommend is sip sip sip! I had to force it. I usually got in an average of 30fl Oz of liquids. Just keep sipping.

[Oct517 527]

Also four days out and struggling to get up to 35 oz of liquid. I feel like I sip all day long on my 20oz water bottle and then I look at it and it's not even halfway finished. I've been trying to drink some other stuff also though like broth (not a fan), Protein hot chocolate, and Protein Drinks.

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[MargoCL 677]

Also four days out and struggling to get up to 35 oz of liquid. I feel like I sip all day long on my 20oz Water bottle and then I look at it and it's not even halfway finished. I've been trying to drink some other stuff also though like broth (not a fan), Protein hot chocolate, and Protein Drinks.

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You may have to test your liquids for texture, flavor, temperature.
I can tell you at almost 7 weeks post the temperature of my liquids changes often. It all depends on what my pouch accepts that day.
At 4 days, it was taking me 3 hrs to finish a Protein Shake, and longer for Water. I relied heavily on Soup broths to get in my Proteins.

[mlmorgan2006 7]

Hi. I am a lap band revision and also 4 days post op for gastric sleeve as well. I also worry about this. I wish you the best!

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