First stage liquid diet

[Happy Stylist 86]

I know we are supposed to get 64oz or more if fluids. But I feel like I'm either drinking fluids or eating popsicles all day long. Is this normal? Am I stretching my stomach out? Seems like I'm drinking a lot of Water.

[liveaboard15 1,293]

5 minutes ago, Robz said:

I know we are supposed to get 64oz or more if fluids. But I feel like I'm either drinking fluids or eating popsicles all day long. Is this normal? Am I stretching my stomach out? Seems like I'm drinking a lot of Water.

Its not possible to stretch your stomach on liquids. Remember liquids dont stay in your stomach for long... Max 20-30 minutes. But yea you should be taking sips throughout the day. For me from my surgeon for my Water intake is suppose to be a minimum of 48oz. and i struggle to get to that.

[ShoppGirl 4,801]

If it Feels like you are working at fluids all day then you are doing it right. You are taking small sips all day long vs guzzling large amounts a few times a day. You will get used to it. It just takes a bit of time.

[Happy Stylist 86]

Ok thanks. I'm definitely not struggling to get in my fluids 🤦‍♀️ But I am sipping all day long.

[kcuster83 1,504]

It gets better, I am 6 weeks post op and I can drink 16 oz in about 30-40 minutes now.

Regardless, it still feels like I am eating and drinking all day. And, I am only eating 3 meals, sometimes a small snack like a babybell or string cheese to increase my Protein.