Will I ever be able to drink large quantities of water without stopping?

[ismini9 3]

When I am thirsty I want to drink a large quantity of Water and not sip it. I am now 1 week post op and I have to take sips of water as it gets stuck going down. will the gulping ever return???

[kellyw74 258]

I can!! And could about 4 weeks out. I have not had any issues with liquids at all. I took the recommended sips for 3 weeks and then took bigger and bigger drinks. It hurt a few times in my chest and I backed off. I was still swollen I am sure.

I take 3-4 big sips out of a straw without stopping and 2-3 big swallows just drinking out of a cup. I can drink a 16 oz bottle of Water in no time! I think most on here can drink without issue!!

Kelly

[thinoneday 445]

When I am thirsty I want to drink a large quantity of Water and not sip it. I am now 1 week post op and I have to take sips of Water as it gets stuck going down. will the gulping ever return???

sure, I just now drank 9oz of water without stopping, mind you my stomach hurts and is telling me that was dumb, but i can! I'm almost 2 years out!

[NJMOMof2 17]

I chug Water all the time, especially during spin class. It sure makes getting fluids in easier! Good Luck. It gets better!!!!

[lkcraig316 4]

I'm two months out and am able to drink thin liquids normally, even have taken a few gulps. Unsweet tea, Crystal Light, plain Water . . . it goes down great and I'm so much more satisfied drinking now that I'm not taking baby sips. Thicker liquids--milk, Protein drinks, even the occasional small glass of grape juice, I have to drink just a little slower, but I still can do more than sips.

Don't worry, you'll be drinking like you were before surgery in no time!

[Infernored 5]

I don't chug the Water. I might take 3 gulps in a row, and wait a little bit. Not too long, but enough so that I don't get burpy, or worse, vurpy.

[MrsPositive 5]

I can do about 5 oz or a little more within a few minutes and I am almost 4 weeks out. Joan

[sleeve 4 me 910]

When I am thirsty I want to drink a large quantity of Water and not sip it. I am now 1 week post op and I have to take sips of Water as it gets stuck going down. will the gulping ever return???

Yes, yes, yes! I was sooo happy when I was finally able to gulp again ...I even did a demonstration at one of the option classes at Kaiser and everyone was happy to know they will eventually get there again .

[Bryn 3]

I gulp and take in large quantities often. doesn't bother me. If the Water is too cold, i can feel it in my chest. other than that, i take big gulps a lot through out the day

[ahoy 3]

At 6 weeks out, I can drink a tea cup or 1.5 teacups of Water all at once… it feels great when I'm thirsty! Any more and it hurts a little but I expect that it'll keep getting better over time.

[ASBgirl 53]

I am 3 weeks out and have no problem getting 20 oz or so down in 1/2 hour or so. I am not gulping but not sipping either!