Liquids go down too easy?

lianna
on 3/15/15 4:46 am - South, TX
VSG on 03/09/15 with

6 days post-op and I am curious about something.  I was very swollen day 2 and could barely tolerate ice chips without getting foamies.  By day 3 I was so much better and able to drink my juice the morning I was released, and continued the day taking baby sips of  VitaminWaterZero and water easily, but several times getting a burp like pressure if I drank sips too close together.  Got in about 50 oz.

The last 3 days I find that I have NO problem with my liquids.  I can drink a 20oz water in an hour easily.  I can take a sip and wait a few seconds/minute and take another sip easily. I can even feel the coldness is my stomach for a few seconds.  It's almost the same as drinking before surgery....   No pressure, pain, foamies.  Should I back off and drink more slowly?  Is it just going right through? 

I think I have confused myself after reading posts where some can only sip 4 oz in an hour, or take 3 hours to sip a protein drink.  I don't want to hurt my new stomach or incision line. 

Lianna   lapband 2005, removed 2014.  VSG 3/9/15
 

Miss_Abbey
on 3/15/15 5:04 am

I had my VSG on 2/25/15 and I never had any trouble drinking.  Still don't. When I was on full liquid, I could easily take in more than a cup of soup.  I was worried about that too.  But, I definitely found the restriction on my soft foods.  I am in my puree/soft food stage and I definitely get stopped after a few bites.  I say use the liquids to your advantage.  Get in your protein shakes and water! 

Hope this helps!

 

 Miss_Abbey

  

lianna
on 3/15/15 5:30 am - South, TX
VSG on 03/09/15 with

Thank you so much!  I am not worried about having restriction, I know that will come.  I just find it weird that I can drink so easily after reading so many posts of people having problems getting even 20-40 oz down.  My body still likes water too, which I am thankful for also.

Lianna   lapband 2005, removed 2014.  VSG 3/9/15
 

Dan1962
on 3/15/15 5:54 am - Syracuse, NY
VSG on 09/23/14

No one complains about being "able" to drink which is why you don't red about it. I think more people than not have no problem getting liquids in.  I wouldn't worry at all, my experience is similar to yours.

  

    

    
lianna
on 3/15/15 6:00 am - South, TX
VSG on 03/09/15 with

Thanks Dan, that makes perfect sense!  I feel well enough that I going back to work tomorrow.  I will just consider myself fortunate that I can get in all my fluids and protein right now.... and that my classroom is close to the restroom : )

Lianna   lapband 2005, removed 2014.  VSG 3/9/15
 

Tracy D.
on 3/16/15 4:32 am - Papillion, NE
VSG on 05/24/13

I agree with Dan 

 Tracy  5'3"     HW: 235  SW: 218  CW: 132    M1: -22  M2: -13  M3: -12  M4: -9  M5: -8   M6: -10   M7: -4

 Goal reached in 7 months and 1 week

 Lower Body Lift w/Dr. Barnthouse 7-8-15

   

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

mickeymantle
on 3/15/15 6:06 am - Eugene/Springfield, OR
VSG on 07/22/13

water just flows right thru you sleeve in a few minutes  after the swelling goes down after the first few days drinking should not be a problem 

 just take it slow , sip sip sip rest a few minutes while walking then sip sip sip

    

   175 lb  lost,412 hw 336sw,241 cw surgery July 22 2013,surgeon Dr Colin MacColl,

 

  

                                                                                                             

 

 

 

lianna
on 3/15/15 7:31 am - South, TX
VSG on 03/09/15 with

Thanks, and you have done amazing with the loss.

Lianna   lapband 2005, removed 2014.  VSG 3/9/15
 

Fleur
on 3/15/15 7:13 am - Eugene, OR
VSG on 03/10/15 with

We probably crossed paths in Dr A's hospital! I was sleeved on 3/10! Anyway, I could've written your post. I'm excited for full liquids.

lianna
on 3/15/15 7:22 am - South, TX
VSG on 03/09/15 with

LOL!  We might have.  I too am beyond ready for some soup...

Lianna   lapband 2005, removed 2014.  VSG 3/9/15
 

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