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I had bypass on 12/09/13 and am concern Might be consuming my fluids to quickly and too much? I can drink my Protein Shake in about 30 mins and can drink Water very freely. Should I be concerned?

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I want to drink freely like you when the time comes. How is this happening?

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It was drilled to me that Water is a big part of success and since the begging I can drink juice and water just like before I don't have to sip I can take big drinks.< /p>

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This is so interesting. You are the only one that has said this on the forum. Everyone here says that they struggle to get their 48-64oz in daily.

Have you asked your doctor why?

Is your pouch the right size?

How much Water are you drinking per gulp?

Sorry so many questions just so fascinating!

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I had bypass on 12/09/13 and am concern Might be consuming my fluids to quickly and too much? I can drink my Protein Shake in about 30 mins and can drink Water very freely. Should I be concerned?

When you say that you can drink freely. Are you saying that you can drink up to 12 oz or you're not sipping and just gulping it without taking a pause? For myself I have noticed it doesn't take me long to down my shake, but when I drink water, juice, etc. I do sip because it feels very funny going down.

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I don't sip more like gulping

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If you are losing weight, then you are alright. I want to gulp like I do now. Also, just like T8k asked, is it 24oz in one sitting or more?

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I never had any trouble with drinking, even shortly after surgery. I was able to drink Water pretty freely too. I tried the sipping but had a hard time with it! :)

I can drink normally now for the most part. Once in a while I will drink too fast or too much and then I get the pressure feeling in the chest. Ask your surgeon to be sure it is ok for you just to be sure though!

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Im the same way..never had any problems with drinking, either. I gulp a lot, never did sip. Drank 30 ounces of Water one week post op thru a straw with no problem. We are lucky to have one less thing to worry about:-)

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I only experience trouble if I drink too fast...

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