Sipping?

[joyful noise 101]

I know we have to sip liquids. Do we ever get to drink small amounts and not sip all the time?

[Newfoundlove 95]

I'm almost six weeks out and I can drink reusable and some times even gulp without a problem. I've never had a problem drinking. I sipped for the first week and then was able to gradually increase so I can take larger drinks now. But I know some on this forum can't do that. Everyone is different.

[joyful noise 101]

thank you! I didn't want to have to carry my baby sippie cup around with me forever I don't think I know how to sip without it.

[ashleyxx 277]

Yes, I pretty much drink like I did pre-op besides "gulping" , I havent tried to kinda scared that it might come back up lol.

[emily_0192010 168]

Yes you can I'm 8 months out and I drink "normally" again. I do have some limitations though... I used to be able to easily drink a bottle of Water... I can do maybe 1/4 at a time. If I drink too much I am uncomfortable for a few moments, but then it passes and I can drink again fairly quickly.

Sipping is really the best way to drink though, because it allows your body to absorb everything you put into it. When you chug or drink large amounts at one time, your body is more likely to just pass most of what you are drinking on instead of absorbing it.

[clk 3,519]

Yep, I drink normally, too. I can't really remember when it started but you'll eventually heal enough. Wait it out, though. Big gulps of a drink early on are painful!

~Cheri

[minaleigh 95]

I pretty much drink normally again as well. It's really helpful on a hot day or when you haven't had a drink in a while! Though I have found out that I can't take more than three gulps in a row as it tends to make my stomach feel weird and sloshy.