Why can I handle so much fluid so soon?

I am only 11 days post op. I was all prepared for the struggle to get fluids in, but it hasn't happened. Good for me, right? Well, forgive me for being a worry wart, but I'm afraid I'm taking in too much?? I can easily finish an 8oz bowel of creamed soup in half an hour.  A 20 oz bottle of H2O, down in an hour no problem. I'm going to assume I haven't perforated or leaked from my pouch because I feel well, no fevers, no belly pain, etc. Is it that the fluid is literally running through and not sitting in the pouch?? I don't want to stretch my pouch out, but when I drink water or broth like this it's not like I feel over distended or full even. I just don't want to mess up my surgery. I'm glad fluids aren't a struggle, but why am I able to take in so much and it's so terribly difficult for everyone else? Is my pouch outlet bigger than others? Have I already stretched my pouch out?? I've been a good girl on sticking with the clears and full liquids.  I don't get it.

Think of it as this. Your small stomach is a funnel per say. I would slow down. Only measure out 2 ounces at a time Sip it slow over 15 minutes and stop eating pull away. Drink all the water you want and crystal light. That is ok all day long. I dont think you are messing up the pouch. Just remember liquid doesnt stay in the stomach at all.. It just flows through. Did you have lap band or RNY? Carla from Bradenton Florida but in Colorado for a month

You are normal fluids do go through our pouch easier. You will be glad in the long run that fluids are ok with you, because it helps keep everything moving.  Constipation is often a problem for many. Yes....remember foods don't digest in our pouch, so in a sense it does run right through. Hope this helps, and keep up the good work! blessings, Tami

That does help. Thank you. I didn't want to bother my surgeon with a concern about "help! I am able to get all my water in". lol

Just because you CAN finish 8 oz. of soup in 1/2 hour doesn't mean you should.  You need to stop at the point your surgeon says you should.  Your pouch is still in the healing phase at 11 days out and you may find it harder to get in your fluids later.  That happens sometimes.  Watch how much you're eating though.  You should be doing only what your surgeon says and no more.  If your surgeon says you can have 8 oz. in a meal, then you're fine.