Sipping vs. Gulping

[rolosmom7 740]

So I know it's always sip, sip, sip. But I felt like I couldn't ever ever hit fl oz goals with that. I was getting really dehydrated.

To prevent dehydration, I started taking a "gulp" - more like a normal swallow and it gave some pressure but I could finally get 40oz in. Still working on that 64.

Is this damaging to my sleeve? I can find tons of food info and common sense tells me Water can't hurt me but just want to see if anyone else has had experience here?

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I don't think it would necessarily be damaging to your sleeve but it could be uncomfortable/painful.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

As long as you aren't experiencing any discomfort or pain, you should be fine. Definitely stop whenever you feel pressure, and try to stay more towards small swallows than big gulps. Good luck!

[rolosmom7 740]

Thanks. It can be uncomfortable, but being dehydrated is more uncomfortable.

[sc101071 398]

It may sound weird but I take in a lot of Water and then partition my swallow so it goes down not all at once. I have worried about taking in too much in a short period.

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[rolosmom7 740]

I do that too, even with food as I'm getting accustomed to small bites