Liquids go down too easy?
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
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!
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
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