Question:
Are you guys able to take in this much?

I went thru the old files on this but they were old and I wanted some "fresh" responses. I am only 4 days post-op...and on liquids only....not even soups yet, but with a stomach 1-2 oz???...I just had almost a cup of broth, 2 1/2 suger free popsicles and drank lots of fluids within a less than a 1/2 an hour! Is this because liquids pass thru the stoma fast? Everyone says, "sip, sip!" But I am scared, because I can "GULP!" and then SOME!    — Kayla (posted on February 27, 2006)

February 27, 2006
Kayla, believe it or not there are days when you will consume more and days when you will consume less. Liquids do pass more quickly through your system, that is why it is very important to follow your health care providers dietary guidelines for you. Just because you can, doesn't mean you need to. Welcome to the loosing side friend. It's a great trip. KEA
   — KenyaE

February 27, 2006
hey, i had mysurgery october 18th 2005, down 100lbs, and for the first week i was able to GULP big time, and didn't lose any weight and i was nervous it wasn't going to work, and then i was able to eat solids sooner then most and i was nervous that something was wrong or maybe i busted something and that's why i could eat... but trust me when you start to consume heavier foods, like chicken or steak, you will realize how small your stomache is. Somedays i can eat more than i ever thought i could with this surgery, and other days all i can do is sip water and protein shakes all day because any solid food makes my side hurt and makes me feel sick.... it differs all the time. but don't be worried....
   — ClaireMarie

February 27, 2006
Hello, I am 5 yrs. Post-Op. I just wanted to tell you not to worry. The reason it seems like you can take in so much is because liquid basicaly shoots right through you. The fact that you dont have tummy irritation is a good sign some cant even drink the first weeks. At least you can get your fluids in. Wait till you get on solids it will be a wholeeeee Different story. I could drink pretty regular myself at first. The fluids wont stay long so you can drink more at a quicker pace... Solid foods will nip that in the butt. When you do get on solids here is a way to test how much you can get into your pouch. Take a tub of cottage cheese small curd tightly packed. Before you do anything poor water on top to the rim of the tub dump it into a measuring cup. That much you will subtract from your final figure. Then Start eating until you are full. Fill the tub back up with water dump it into a measuring cup and subtract your initial part you dumped out that was just measuring the space and that will give you about how many oz. Or C. your pouch can hold. Once your tummy is healed and you are eating solids on a regular basis. You should beable anywhere to 1C to 1C. 1/2 This is normal for a Pre-op of a year or better. Hope this helps.
   — Jo_Michalko

February 27, 2006
Hi Kayla! I too, am a Gluper. I find it almost impossible for me to just sip,when I'm extra thirsty. If I don't drink enough during the day, I'll eat a bite of this or a bite of that, between meals....and never really quenching my thirst..AND, causing my weight loss to slow down. I am learning to drink before eating. I know all of the rules but, when you start feeling like a new person, you tend to get a little sidetracked. My surgery was Nov.21. I've only lost 50lbs. I'm hoping to have a more promising weight loss at my next appointment with the surgeon. I buy bottled water and Lipton's green tea packets....when mixed up well, I pop a bottle or two into the freezer for about 45 minutes. Then I gently bang the bottle to losen ice and shake. I love it!! It gives me something to munch on while getting more water into my body. Crystal light and deluted juices work as well. Good Luck!
   — Fran53

February 28, 2006
How much can you drink in 15 minutes? Perhaps have your popsicle and wait the rest of the 15 minutes? Then drink water til it's time for a "meal" again?
   — vitalady

February 28, 2006
Thank you so much for your help and support!
   — Kayla