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Hello Gents and Ladies

I was banded on 1/18. I'm now in the blender phase. I've got a nagging question though. How do I drink? In other words, How fast can I drink or how much Fluid per swallow is normal?

Is drinking 20oz of fluid in 5 minutes too fast (or too slow?)

I'm having trouble getting my fluids in because I drink real slow and then "forget" to drink for a few hours. Seems like I have to sip more or less continuously all day long (e.g sip every 1-2 minutes) but I'm really not good at that. Pre-banding, I was the guy that forgot to drink for 8 hours, then got home and would drink 36-48 oz of fluid in a manner of about 15 minutes. Seriously, my friends were stunned with how fast i could drink.

I know that I need to slow down now, and I'm terrified to do anything that would make the nabd unhappy especially since I'm sure it's still healing, but am I being overcautious?

I haven't PB'd, thrown up, or anything yet, just burps and the occasional hiccup.

Help! :)

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It doesn't really matter because Water passes through. If you are drinking food, I'd go slower, to stay satisfied longer. But SLOWWWWWW is the method here for everything you eat, so slower is probably better. Your stomach isn't that big remember, it can't fit 20oz of water.

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As long as the Water isn't coming back up, then I'd say you are not drinking too fast. :D

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Since we are suppose to eat & drink slow "to give the brain a chance to catch up that the stomach is full." I would slow it down sip and enjoy! Don't GULP! it might come up. Not a good idea. So take your time and enjoy!

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