If I am able to drink a lot of gulps of liquid without problem, will I be less likely to succeed

[newmeprayer 4]

Hello

I am 7 days out from a sleeve and feeling well overall. I am able to drink multiple gulps of broth, Water and non Protein liquid without difficulty at all. I feel a mild sense of fullness after, but that’s it.

I think I have no problem meeting my liquid quota, just a little short on the protein.

I am worried that this ability to drink a lot of liquid at one time means my sleeve is not small enough or that they didn’t take enough and that I won’t be as successful in my journey. Other thoughts include, “does this ability to drinking so much liquid without difficulties mean my sleeve will stretch?”

I am neither hungry nor thirsty. However, there is a deep dry mouth and dry esophagus (I think) feeling that is compelling me to drink/gulp a lot of fluids at once.

Seems silly to ask this. However, I have been a little worried and I am wondering if there is anyone in my boat or anyone that had no problem drinking in the early phase that was successful overall?

Thanks for reading 🙏🏽

Edited June 30, 2021 by newmeprayer
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[ANewJourneyAwaits 155]

I didn’t have a problem either. I’ve never gotten anything stuck either. I’m down almost 90lbs at 6 months. It’s fine. You’re just luckier than most. I questioned my surgeon too. They assured me all is well and I wouldn’t stretch my stomach out with liquid! Hope this helps ease your mind.

[Soon2bFit21 109]

I’m another one of the lucky ones that never really had any issues with liquids and restriction. I’m only 13 weeks out and down 57lbs, but can gulp Water almost like I did before surgery. I still have food restrictions and limitations, though. Once I started semi solid foods, it became very apparent that liquids and foods are definitely not the same beast.

[catwoman7 11,210]

I was always able to drink faster than I thought I should be. Liquids pretty much go right through you, so. As the above poster said, you'll start the feel the restriction once you move to solid foods.

[newmeprayer 4]

Thanks so much for all that took the time to write. I am grateful. This put my mind at ease. I prayed for ease after the procedure. I am excited to continue on this journey and see changes.

[ms.sss 15,492]

I had problems drinking lots in the beginning, but sometime around the 2-3 week post -op point I was suddenly able to chug Water again, thank goodness..i love me some water.

This ability had no impact on my weight loss as far as i can tell (lost all i wanted to by 7 months post-op, and then a little bit more in the months afterwards). Solids, however did not go down as quickly…still doesn’t really, to this day at 2.5+ years.

Once you get to solids you will likely feel it.