Gulping water when your really thirsty?

[itzmekc 6]

Anyone who has had the sleeve for a longer time (I'm only 2 weeks out) can you ever gulp down Water again if you are really thirsty like after a workout?

[Time4Kindness 48]

I was wondering the same thing, sometimes you just want a refreshing gulp of water!

[lsuchick4 54]

Yes. I'm 3 months out and can gulp several ounces at a time.

[itzmekc 6]

Thank you for that! I love Water and love gulping it down when "m thirsty, gad to know I should be able to enjoy that again after a nice workout

[joatsaint 2,814]

I can gulp down Water, but I know it's not near the amount I could pre-surgery. It takes time to learn how much you can swallow at one time without going too far. But eventually it becomes a habit. I've learned that I can take 4 big swallows (about 1/2 a mouth full each time) without feeling too full. But water is a slider food for me. :-P

[GotItDoneInHarlem 302]

I have no restriction with liquids!

[LipstickLady 25,682]

A few days shy of a year here and gulping = pain and vomiting. Eeeek!

[CrazyJaney 775]

I'm only 8 weeks post but gulping Water hurts. Can do more than I could a month ago but it still hurts and can induce nausea. I hate that too. I loved to blouse drink my water preop. I rarely hit fluid goals. It's frustrating. But maybe it'll get easier in time.

[BladeFox 235]

I'm one of the lucky ones that can drink Water pretty fast. However, I have been going to the gym and after the treadmill I go to the fountain thirsty. I have had to stop myself midstream because I realize that I'm gulping water like I used to. I'm also not a throw-upper, never have been. I think I have a gut of steel or something because the gag reflex is hard for me and throwing up is even harder. I hear that most people will eat fast or get food stuck and throw up, but with me...I get sick as a dog because my body just won't throw up even when I put my finger down my throat. All of that to say, that everyone is different. Check how you feel with taking bigger sips and a few gulps. Know your limits. Good luck!

[Josh2xh 70]

I am experimenting with how much Water my sleeve can handle. I swallowed about 4 oz in 5 minutes today and was extremely happy. Get liquids down is a task pain. If I could drink larger quantities I could hit all of my goals.

But I am concerned I might be stretching my gut. I wish there was a way to see how quickly the liquid moves from sleeve to intestines.

Edited May 10, 2014 by Josh2xh

[butterfly2014 128]

Yes, I am 3 1/2 weeks postop and I am able to gulp Water as of a week ago.

[itzmekc 6]

Thanks for all the replies, I guess I will have to wait and see how it is for me, but seems like most can gu

[itzmekc 6]

Thanks for all the replies, I guess I will have to wait and see, but glad to see that most people can gulp down water!

[beeteroo 166]

That's the thing that has concerned me the most since I started this metamorphosis. I get thirsty so I drink 32 oz of Water (before sleeve). I've always been a water drinker so I didn't have to withdrawal from soda or other unsavory liquids but I just don't feel like I drink enough water. Since the sleeve I'm lucky to get 30 oz a day. I'm constantly thirsty. I work in an area where I cannot drink for much of the day so I would make up for it by drinking that 32 oz cup in one sitting. Now I'm simply dry. :-( I'm pretty early out so I'm hoping to be able to gulp that water soon!

[Jen:) 40]

That's my least favorite thing..not being able to gulp! I'm thirsty quite often but find it hard to sit long enough to sip a significant amount of Fluid. I'm 4 weeks out. I can't drink plain Water but have found that sf grape flavoring works well for me. I've also found that 2-3 sips at a time is my limit, but if I use a straw I can take bigger sips. I've never met my fluid goal, but I'm working on it!