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Hi, I'm getting ready for sleeve surgery in about 3 and half weeks and my question is...all my life I've been a HUGE Water drinker. I am ALWAYS thirsty to the point I've been tested for diabetes but no, I am just always thirsty! I drink a TON of water and I mean a ton a day. I love it. I love water more then any drink on the planet. Will I still be able to drink alot of water after the sleeve and if not, am i still going to feel the same insatiable thirst and just not be able to quench it? Thanks!

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I too am a Water drinker. You just have to take it slowly. I try to sip constantly. This was the most difficult part for me. The eating I got used to. It's the not gulping that was a challenge. I try to keep a bottle with me at all times.

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will i ever be able to drink a ton of Water again?

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I was a big Water drinker also. I always had a water bottle with me and even on my nightstand so I could drink during the night.

I was one of the unlucky ones that had a taste change. Water does not taste the same to me. I drink flavored Vitamin water and diet green tea now. I also could not handle cold liquids for the first 2 weeks. I am one month out and I can drink cold now, but plain water still doesn't taste the same. I can drink larger sips now, almost normal, but I can't chug anything yet.

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I am a big Water drinker and more than that... a complete chugger!

I am three months out and still can't chug water the way I used to. Sometimes I forget I'm post-op and try to guzzle my water but my stomach quickly reminds me I'm not supposed to be doing that anymore! It's hard, but I still get lots of water in and enjoy it just as much. Just have to consciously remind myself to drink it slowly.

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What happens if we drink to much Water at once does it ruin the sleeve?

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It makes your stomach cramp for some reason. Liquids go straight through the sleeve.

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I was a big plain Water drinker pre-op. Post op plain water makes me nauseous. I've tried drinking it warm and cold, both times I take a few sips and get hit with nausea. I get my fluids in by drinking flavored water now. I wish it wasn't necessary, but it is what it is...

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I wonder why plain Water makes so many ppl nauseous after? I guess it's better then being fat...I just don't get it

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