Sipping all day long

[Lisa Vivelo 0]

Am I the only one going crazy over all the sipping? I’m told drink 1 oz every 15 minutes and take 15 minutes to drink it. That’s a sip every 5 minutes rite? I’m sooooo full!
FYI: I gained 1 pound overnight!!! How??

[Demetria G. 8]

Me too! I’m in the same boat. I can’t get down the liquids that often!

[Victoria_Faith 30]

Hey there. If you're only a few days post-op like me, your body is probably still retaining Fluid from when you were on an IV in the hospital - it will take several days for that to disappear. I was sleeved on 2/21/23 and have been struggling with the liquids too - but the system I'm using seems to be working well. I just have a timer going off on my phone every 15 minutes while I'm awake reminding me to drink. It is a very slow path, but it will get easier over time. I was lucky to get in 50 g of Protein and 50 oz in one day for the first few days, but now that I am getting up and moving around more it seems to be easier.

I promise it will get easier - just stick with it. It would be awful to be dehydrated and nauseous at the same time.

[Arabesque 7,414]

Fluid retention after surgery is very common. They pump you full of IV fluids, you’re body is stressed & can hold onto all the fluid you put into it & you’re likely constipated. (I put on more than 2kgs (more than 5lbs) overnight with my gall surgery. Took about 4+ days to pee it all out.)

Plus you likely have swelling making it difficult to swallow & your smaller tummy to feel more bloated. Try sipping a warm/hot drink as they can be more soothing & easier on your throat & healing tummy than cold.

Don’t forget your shakes & broths all count towards your daily fluid goal. I used to dilute them to get in more fluids (& make them taste a little more palatable). I also still keep Water by my bed & drink throughout the night every time I get into or out of bed (which is few times with all the peeing 😁). I get in another 250-300ml (8-10ozs) at night & while I don’t sip anymore I only take a swallow.

It does get easier & becomes more if a habit.. Don’t panic if you don’t exactly meet your goal at first as long as you’re close.