Just wondering how much you were able to drink a few days post-op???

APRIL D.
on 9/10/07 4:28 am - Anchorage, AK

I know I just posted my long story about how everything has been going.. But I’m just wondering how much everyone is/was able to eat a few days post op.. I’m on full liquids till my post-op next Monday. This morning I was able to drink 2.5 oz of my Protein shake in about 15 minutes. I don’t know if this is too much or just right.. I still have not had a full feeling at all.. I just stop, so I don’t over do it.. I’m just so worried that I have broke my staple line from my old stomach and that’s why I’m able to drink that much.. I called my doctors nurse this morning and left a message for her to call me back so I can ask, but she still hasn’t called me back.. I know everyone is different, but I just wanted to get a ball park from everyone.. Just to take a little ease off.. Thanks for you help ahead of time..

April* Post-op!!! RNY 9-6-07!!

Amy1Pressley
on 9/10/07 9:27 pm - MS

it took me about 30-45 minutes to drink 8 oz protein shake. Just sip and if you are going to fast you will know. It will feel like a sharp pain in your chest. Just slow down, Make sure you drink your protein! Just sip your water. It is so important. It changes from week to week as you heal. Hang in there we are all here to help you get through this. Just remeber everyone is different. Talk to you soon. Amy

deann
on 9/10/07 11:23 pm - Brandon, MS

I did not get a full feeling at first...I did kind of measure, what looked like 1 ounce after I was advanced to soft foods, and otherwise I just did not want much to eat for a while. I did use a small plate and a small fork for about the first year, still do sometimes to help not overeating. Every doctor is different, mine did not even add protein drinks until after about 4 weeks or maybe 6. BU****er is very important. I was able to drink all the water just by carrying a bottle with me everywhere I went and sipping just almost constantly for the first few months. It got a little harder as I added more foods, there just did not seem to be enough time in the day to get in the food and drink - hard but not impossible - ha..... So glad you are home and doing well ! DeAnna

APRIL D.
on 9/10/07 11:42 pm - Anchorage, AK

RNY on 09/06/07

Thanks so much for your responses.. I didn't get to get back on yesterday, so I didn't get to get back on to update that I had talked to the nurse at my doctor's office and she told Dr. Dolan everything that I was feeling and what I had been eating & he said that I'm doing great.. It's okay to not feel full or satisfied.. As long as I'm not nauseas, vomiting or having dry heaves, I'm fine.. He said I would know if my staple line had been broken.. For me to make sure I follow the diet the Nut. gave me & I would be okay..

April* Post-op!!! RNY 9-6-07!!

Mary_W
on 9/11/07 9:39 am - Brandon, MS

RNY on 02/28/06

I definitely think that's why so many physicians and nutritionists recommend measuring EVERYTHING at first. I definitely did. It was only much later that I realized how skewed my view of what a 'portion' size was. When I had WLS the second time around, I had convinced myself that "I really don't eat that much". geez. Maybe I didn't eat often, but I ate way more than a portion worth. glad to hear you're doing well, though. :) mary

rayzgurl
on 9/11/07 12:57 pm - Gautier, MS

RNY on 08/15/06

Hey April! Congrats on making it to the losers bench! I found that as long as I was sipping and not taking large drinks or gulps, I could get in quite a bit of liquids. Since you are sipping slowly, 2.5 ounces in 15min is very slow, the liquid is going through before you get full. That's the way to do it when you first get home fromt he hospital. I found that I had either a glass of water, broth or a protein drink in my hand at all times. That's ok, do what you have to do to get your protein and water in. Just do it slowly! Congrats again! Let me know if you need anything, I'm just 20 min away! -Pam

Just wondering how much you were able to drink a few days post-op???

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Just wondering how much you were able to drink a few days post-op???