I just want to gulp down a bottle of water!

[SecretVSG 23]

Will the sips be forever or will I be able to chug some Water after a tough workout... On those hot days in the summer.. Will I have to sip forever?

[dionysus69 29]

on the 4th I will be a month out and i can chug just fine!! Give it time!! Best of luck!!

[LifetimeLoser 208]

no you won't have to sip forever. when I work out I can drink 32 oz of Water or more in a 2 hour time frame. I am 8 weeks post op and I used to have to sip, sip, sip. Now I don't have to sip...now granted I can't CHUG...and I know what you mean by chugging water. I miss doing that. It is almost like I don't have the same feeling of satisfaction as when I drink small amounts. but my sips are much larger now.

[Cyant 29]

good to know. I know it probably sounds silly but I love chugging Water so I was kind of disappointed that this would be a thing to change. I was also wondering if I could stay hydrated enough during runs (I run/jog/walk 5 ks now but would like to run 13.1)

This is awesome!

[SecretVSG 23]

no you won't have to sip forever. when I work out I can drink 32 oz of Water or more in a 2 hour time frame. I am 8 weeks post op and I used to have to sip' date=' sip, sip. Now I don't have to sip...now granted I can't CHUG...and I know what you mean by chugging Water. I miss doing that. It is almost like I don't have the same feeling of satisfaction as when I drink small amounts. but my sips are much larger now.[/quote']

Oh yes!! Ok well it's so hard to not just down it!! Hahaha I ran marathons as a fat girl or thick girl... I was just sleeved on Mar 13 and I fight the urge to not chug it haha I'm not working out yet but that will start back soon... Already down 23 lbs in 2 weeks... But no energy yet so I'm waiting patiently or maybe impatiently... Summer is coming and I intend on enjoying every minute of it!!! Already almost in 1-derland...

[paula512 32]

I am 4 weeks tomorrow & I just realized last night I can take 2 swallows at a time!!! It is wonderful!! I've really struggling to get all my liquids in (n this will defiantly help)

[abetterme4.2 268]

I am happy to say...I no longer have to sip, sip, sip. I hated that nonsense. Lol

I'm 10 weeks out, and since about week 6 or 7 is when I noticed I can take, what i consider to be a legitimate drink of Water.

Nothing else about this surgery has bothered me.

[Izuri 428]

I was so stressed out about not being able to drink Water fast. But I'm just seconding everyone else - I can now drink much quicker, no more sipping everything!

[lilbuddhaxo 20]

I wonder the same thing!! I get so thirsty and just want to chug the whole bottle of nice cold water!! Makes me sad Lol

[ACK 14]

This is the best news I have ever heard!!!! I can't wait for a bit more than a sip. A gulp at least.

(7 days post)

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,146]

I'm a Water chugger too and I'm happy to hear the sip sip sipping should be temporary.

Amanda Rae

[Fiddleman 4,376]

You should be able to drink large amounts for sure after 5 months. I think even after 2 months, you can change from sip to gulp if you want to. It really depends on when your stomach is fully healed.