at home now

my surgery was 3/22 im at home now and i so scared im going to overdrink or something so its hard for me drink my fluids cab what to do

Hi Lisa! I am 8 days post op and know how you feel about the fluids! My surgeon said to sip once every 10 minutes. This will keep you hydrated. You should also be peeing about 4-6 times a day. Don't be worried that you will over drink-your new pouch acts as a funnel so liquids pass quickly! Take care and speedy recovery! Aiko

thank u for the info im not peeing 4-6 times a day,maybe once since i been home so i know thats not good,im trying to get more fluids in yet i havent figured out what full is yet either?

You can't fill the pouch with liquids. It's like a sink. Keep pouring and it will flush out. Just don't gulp. Sip a little at a time and you will be fine. I just started pureed and soft foods. That I DO have to be careful with. Since I'm not 100% sure when I'm full, I read that somebody said that when you begin to hiccup a little, you should stop. That's been working for me.

thanks greg all the info is so helpful.today is easter and my family has left me at home to go to a easter family get together which means a whole lot of eating. ill just stay here and try to get that fluid intake higher

You won't over-drink. Just drink what you can. Your insides are all swollen and in shock right now so don't expect to get 64 oz of water in you first week! You'll drink really small these next few days and next week or so and then as swelling goes down on the inside you can drink more. But don't worry about over-drinking. That's not possible. Congrats on making it through surgery okay and being home now. Yay!! Keep us posted on your progress!!

thanks!!!!!! can u give me any advise of high protein full liquids since thats where im at know, all i have is enriched sf pudding,sf popcicles,and cream of chicken soup maid with enriched milk(protein), i have no other variety