Drank Too Quickly... Eek!

[running_scared 125]

I know I am supposed to sip slowly at my Water. I've been able to take larger drinks easily for the last couple days. Well, I think I've drank too much now. My tummy feels really full, and I can feel the Water moving around.

Anyone know how long this will last? I promise to slow down next time!

[Cocoabean 430]

It will not last long, unless you've just eaten. liquids go through pretty quickly unless your band is VERY tight to closed off. Think of a funnel.

If you've just eaten, chugging a liquid is likely to cause nausea and vomiting, at least for me.

[running_scared 125]

I was eating Tomato Soup right before. It was a little salty, which made me thirsty.

My stomach is feeling a little better now, but I feel a little like a bonehead; I should have known better.

I wasn't chugging it though, just drinking quicker than I should.

[Cocoabean 430]

If I had a nickel for every time I've said "I should have known better!".....

Even after 4+ years I still make mistakes. But I'll bet you won't do -that- mistake again soon!

Glad you are feeling better.

[MsBielska 1]

It will not last long, unless you've just eaten. liquids go through pretty quickly unless your band is VERY tight to closed off. Think of a funnel.

If you've just eaten, chugging a liquid is likely to cause nausea and vomiting, at least for me.

I'm glad I'm not the only one! Sometimes after I eat I'm feeling so thirsty that I try to drink a bit of Water.... and whoops! I have to wait at least 20-30 min before safely having a bit a Water if I don't want to get sick.. My challenge is drinking enough water/liquids throughout the day, but I've only been banded for 2 months, so I hope I still have yet to figure everything out.

[Cocoabean 430]

I'm glad I'm not the only one! Sometimes after I eat I'm feeling so thirsty that I try to drink a bit of Water.... and whoops! I have to wait at least 20-30 min before safely having a bit a Water if I don't want to get sick.. My challenge is drinking enough water/liquids throughout the day, but I've only been banded for 2 months, so I hope I still have yet to figure everything out.

There is a big learning curve, that is for sure. And for me, after every fill, there is more learning to do! After my first 3 fills I could sip with meals (my doctor was ok with it), but then it became an issue.

To be honest, one way I get unstuck is to chug a few ounces of water. It will immediately start the launch sequence and bring up the water and the item that is stuck with no retching. I don't recommend it for everyone, as vomiting is never a good idea with a band.

But to the OP, if you were having Soup before you drank the water, that is a liquid, so adding water on top of that should not cause any problems other than draining slowly if your band is tight. A bit of discomfort, yes, but no permanent damage.