Sipping

[suthern_girl2012 5]

T is recommended to take small sips rather than gulps....is this going to be the way of life forever?

[Lissa 2,631]

No. You'll be able to drink more Water at a time in just a few weeks. The sips are so you don't end up trapping air in your new sleeve, which can be VERY painful.

[suthern_girl2012 5]

Thanks that is encouraging to know.

[Jeni Martin 26]

Lissa thank you for that answer... I know that Crystal Light and such I can drink about 1/4 cup in two swallows or such. Milk or such has to be a smaller swallow.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I notice that I can drink more when using a straw. I do have to not rush it though. It does get better.

[suthern_girl2012 5]

Dorrie.... It is recommended not to drink through a straw....gives you gas

[Lissa 2,631]

Jeni, That's because milk is denser...and isn't technically a liquid. It's like tomatoes aren't technically a vegetable.

[Lissa 2,631]

Southern Girl is right. Many surgeons don't want their sleeve patients to ever use straws. I didn't start using one until I was past the six month mark.

[Jeni Martin 26]

Yes the Protein Shake, milk, etc stay in the sleeve longer than Clear Liquids but not as long as food. Although I can't drink plain Water as fast as Crystal Light