Question:
Can water stretch your stomach post-op?

I am an avid water lover, especially now I am 2 weeks post/op .My doc's office is closed for the day so I if you could help I would appreciate it.    — Julie M. (posted on December 20, 1999)

December 20, 1999
Water is a very very big necessity, and I doubt you will be able to drink enough water in the beginning to worry about stretching your new tummy, I am almost 10 weeks post op, I drink Ice water... and I am finally being able to drink almost the amount that we are suppose to be drinking... I have never heard of anyone being able to stretch their tummies drinking water... and believe me... if you drink to much you will definitly know! (you will throw it up) best of luck... You may still want to run this by your Dr's office later... but I wouldn't worry too much :-)
   — Jamie T.