stcyt 15 Posted April 8, 2010 Question for you vetrans out there. I am getting sleeved onthe 21st (cant wait). I am absolutly perfectly fine with never being able to eat large amounts of food again. No problem. I am a little worried about drinking though. There is nothing I love more (okay, maybe a couple of things) than going for a hard hike in the sun and guzzling cold Water. I know that I can only take little sips at first, but will I be able to take a big gulp of water some day? Thanks Stacey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiffykins 673 Posted April 8, 2010 I can take pretty decent sized gulps of Water, juice, gatorade. It does sometimes cause me to burp, but no discomfort. I couldn't take big drinks until about 2 months ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stcyt 15 Posted April 8, 2010 Ahhh... good to know. It's just so satisfying to fully quench your thirst Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wannalise 16 Posted April 8, 2010 I'm two weeks out today and from a week ago to now is even way different. There is a tricky learning curve though and no matter how much people tell you to sip you will mess up for a little while until you figure out what a drink is really like for you. I do best if I always have my Water with me and then I don't get so thirsty that I feel like I need a huge gulp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thinoneday 445 Posted April 8, 2010 Question for you vetrans out there. I am getting sleeved onthe 21st (cant wait). I am absolutly perfectly fine with never being able to eat large amounts of food again. No problem. I am a little worried about drinking though. There is nothing I love more (okay, maybe a couple of things) than going for a hard hike in the sun and guzzling cold Water. I know that I can only take little sips at first, but will I be able to take a big gulp of Water some day?Thanks Stacey Trust me Stacey, once you "feel" your new sleeve, you will NOT want to gulp anything again. . . .right now it's hard to explain, but you'll see. . . i was a major gulper and loved gulping EVERYTHING wet. . . including sodas. . . now i'm such a lady, i sip everything in moderate amounts, i sip tea, don't do sodas anymore, and sip my waters. . . you'll understand about the 2nd day of surgery . . . good luck. . . and all the best on your journey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chancie 65 Posted April 9, 2010 13 months out right now- nd yes.... I can take "bigger drinks"... but can't guzzle if you know what I mean? But MUCH better than when I first got sleeved!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oregondaisy 2,021 Posted April 9, 2010 I can guzzzle just as much Water as I could before surgery. I don't sip at all. I drink all I want all at once. I will be 1 year post op at the end of the month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cajun 46 Posted April 9, 2010 I can take about four swallows in a row...then I have to wait a bit before taking more. It suits me fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
excited2lose 0 Posted April 9, 2010 I am almost 3 months out and I can down a Protein Shake pretty quick. :lol0: I hate the taste of them, but I have been using them lately to get the Protein I need. It took me up until now to be able to do it though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee 19 Posted April 9, 2010 AT seven weeks I can guzzle really well. I've been able to drink a 16 oz cup of tea in a short time since around week 4. I like getting it in while it's hot so I have to drink fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites