Drinking

[Kai-shek 230]

I am on Day 6 (still fluid). I can drink must faster than on day one. I followed everything 100% and feel absolutely great. My question would I get a reaction from the band if I am drinking too fast? I finish 500ml Water in two hours it is difficult to train not to take big swigs.

[Summerrain 520]

liquids pass right through the band so you're fine, I'm at the restriction I need to be and can chug away, only time I need to be careful is some mornings when I'm a bit more restricted.

500 ml in two hours is fine, I drink that amount in 30 minutes.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

as you heal (insides not so swollen) you will be able to drink more...nothing wrong with that..i am 9 months and can drink just fine.....i dont gulp like my ole man with a cold beer at a nascar race but i am dang close

[kll724 3,055]

On the other hand, I don't chug. I still sip, maybe an ounce at a time. I am 3 1/2 years out and find that I am used to sipping. I guess its your preference! Clear Liquids is one thing, don't gulp things like smoothies, they need a chance to go down!!!Karen

[wildrose1966 396]

Drink away, just try not to chug or gulp.

[Kai-shek 230]

Thanks all for the support, I guess time and practice will make perfect with band.

[SageTracey 608]

Practice helps but you will probably never be perfect. Most of us have had to relearn eating and drinking lessons as our band journey progresses.

Best of luck.

[ireallywannabthin 286]

Just as you can see from the above posts, everyone is different and every doctor is different in their instructions post-op. My doctor, specifically, said to sip slowly (only 1 ounce every 5 minutes). As I've gotten further into my post-op phase, I have been able to drink much faster (faster than my doctor requires) and I haven't had any problems. I don't do large gulps of Water, however, but I will take several sips at a time without hesitation. The only time I have slowed down (besides my initial post-op weeks) was after my first fill because of swelling.

I've heard that drinking to fast can actually cause the pouch to stretch; but, just as everyone says, liquids pass right through the band, so who knows. Play around with it and see what you're comfortable with!