jasleeve 440 Posted December 26, 2011 i was sleeved dec 20th & i now see why we have to sip because those pains are NO JOKE!!!! but my question is... will we have to sip for the rest of our lives or will we eventually be able to guzzle again? 1 Travelmego reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoserMama 37 Posted December 26, 2011 I have this same question. I don't need to be able to down a bunch, but I'd love to be able to take a couple of big gulps without worry 1 Travelmego reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyk 58 Posted December 26, 2011 I love to gulp Water and the thought that I woulnd't be able to was sort of concerning. It was a while, but you will be able to after several months. I am 8 months out and have no problem with water. Hang in there. Some things will be "normal" again, but you are on the journey to a whole new you. Enjoy the ride...Kathe 1 Travelmego reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illgeturhairdid 176 Posted December 26, 2011 I'm already able to take one or two "gulps". I can take more then that but my doctor asked me not to so I don't stretch anything. Eventually we will be able to drink normally again. I believe my nutritionist said after about 6 months. 1 Travelmego reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasleeve 440 Posted December 26, 2011 yay!!!! i just cant imagine doing a crazy hard workout & then only being able to just sip forever!! :/ also, will we ever be able to drink & eat at the sametime? 1 Travelmego reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeve 4 me 910 Posted December 26, 2011 Yes you will be able to guzzle again yayyy! Negative on the eating and drinking at the same time. That's the worse thing about the sleeve for me. But it's worth it. 1 Travelmego reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illgeturhairdid 176 Posted December 26, 2011 I have made the mistake of drinking with some of my meals. I didn't conquer that particular issue well before surgery. It's painful. Also, not drinking with meals is for life 1 Travelmego reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasleeve 440 Posted December 26, 2011 wait so never ever ever again will we be able to eat & drink again? never? Yes you will be able to guzzle again yayyy! Negative on the eating and drinking at the same time. That's the worse thing about the sleeve for me. But it's worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasleeve 440 Posted December 26, 2011 im scared to even try! I have made the mistake of drinking with some of my meals. I didn't conquer that particular issue well before surgery. It's painful. Also, not drinking with meals is for life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackanese25 160 Posted December 26, 2011 im only 13 days p.o and i can already take decent sized gulps without a problem so i would say you should be fine.. some people just take longer to adjust then others i assume. i know i shouldn't eat and drink at the same time.. but i randomly have lapses in my memory and forget im not supposed to do it and do it anyways.. lol and after a few sips i go ...oh crap.. lol let me put that drink down... funny part is there isn't any discomfort when i do it so i have to really pay attention. Anyways, im sure it will get better for you over time. 2 jbauti12 and Megmeg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasleeve 440 Posted December 26, 2011 hmmmm'!!! thats going to be a very huge issue for me cuz i eat & drink & eat & drink! im afraid lol im only 13 days p.o and i can already take decent sized gulps without a problem so i would say you should be fine.. some people just take longer to adjust then others i assume. i know i shouldn't eat and drink at the same time.. but i randomly have lapses in my memory and forget im not supposed to do it and do it anyways.. lol and after a few sips i go ...oh crap.. lol let me put that drink down... funny part is there isn't any discomfort when i do it so i have to really pay attention. Anyways, im sure it will get better for you over time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lissa 2,631 Posted December 26, 2011 Yep, you'll be able to gulp drinks again. I do it when I take pills and I'm about 4 months post-op. Not drinking with meals, yeah, it stinks, but that one's for life, just like taking Vitamins daily. You'll be fine! Once you adjust to it, you won't even think about it. You will just naturally skip the drinks while you're eating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasleeve 440 Posted December 26, 2011 well hey, atleast i get 1 out of 2! i so badly want to guzzle Water but i know i cant. ugghhh! Yep, you'll be able to gulp drinks again. I do it when I take pills and I'm about 4 months post-op. Not drinking with meals, yeah, it stinks, but that one's for life, just like taking Vitamins daily. You'll be fine! Once you adjust to it, you won't even think about it. You will just naturally skip the drinks while you're eating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda 3.0 140 Posted December 26, 2011 I am only five days out and I am having to consciously slow my Water drinking. It is going down quite easily. I am surprised. I hope it stays this easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasleeve 440 Posted December 26, 2011 me too!! I am only five days out and I am having to consciously slow my Water drinking. It is going down quite easily. I am surprised. I hope it stays this easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
