Liquid stage - inconsistent

Hi all -

I'm 10 days post op and feeling pretty good, but I seem to have a pattern of inconsistency in how much liquid I'm able to take in.

In the morning I usually start with a flavored water or tea, and have no problems. By the afternoon, my stomach seems to tighten up and I find I'm not able to take in more than the smallest sips. By the end of the day, things loosen up more and I'm able to drink a full 20 oz bottle of water in half the time.

My surgeon told me I should feel like I can more fluids in with each sip by now, and sometimes that feels like the case but just as often I feel like I'm back to the first days of post op. This happened yesterday after taking a long walk (and building up a good sweat).

I wonder if anyone else has experienced this, and if so have you figured out any changes that helped.

Thanks very much!

I have that problem in the mornings - everything still feels tight.  The only thing I can comfortably get down is hot tea.  Maybe try some warm broth or tea in the afternoon?

I'm 18 months out and still struggle with liquids. I used to cown an entire Dasani 16 oz bottle in one breath.  Now I struggle to drink plain water. I do hot tea or add Crystal Lite or lemon or lime to get the water in. It doesn't make sense but the water truly FEELS different.

It took me about three weeks to drink more or less normally. You'll get there.

Hi there,

I had the RNY 18 months ago and the day of my surgery I had a full bottle of water. My surgeon found out and wondered where I got it and I told her that the hospital people brought it to me. I was scared to death and she told me not to worry. I am a water lover and needless to say I was happy.

Good luck and you came to the right place. Listen to the vet's.

R