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I am struggling a LOT trying to get more than 600mls of water/tea/juice etc down between meals...it's so hard!!!

I can't tell if I'm too full, I don't want to overstretch my band by drinking more fluids than it can handle. I have been trying to have a sip here and there every 10 mins or so, but that in itself is a mission because I keep forgetting!!

How are you all drinking the 2ltrs of water/liquid that we are supposed to be drinking in between the nutritional Fluid meals (or any other food for that matter)?!! Before the op I could quite easily go through 2ltrs of Water a day!! :thumbup:

Edited by TeganRheana

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Don't worry about liquids stretching your pouch. Liquids go straight through. That's why you aren't supposed to drink with meals ..... the well-chewed food would mix with the liquids and go right out of your pouch and take away any feeling of fullness. I drink probably an average of 10-12 glasses of Water a day and the trick is to just keep a glass at hand at all times. For others, it's a large bottle or mug that represents a half (or even an entire) day's worth

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remember you just had surgery. so just sip through out the day, your tea an other liquids count as fluids also.i am four months out so i drink a 16ounce bottle of special k Water. i drink four of them a day so thats 64ounces.hope this help.

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I keep a case of bottled Water in my car, one at my office and one at home ........... and I bought a case of the Special K Protein water packs from DrugStore.com

I don't like plain water much - so the Special K packs gives me flavor and protein.

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Don't worry about liquids stretching your pouch. Liquids go straight through. That's why you aren't supposed to drink with meals .....

THANKYOU!!! this is what I have been worrying about. Before the band I could easily drink 2ltr a day no hassle...and I do get thirsty enough to drink plenty - but I have been worried about it stretching the band...thats the last thing I want to happen.

So I guess I can stick with trying to have a FEW sips at a time of water....one just usually isn't enough lol....I do have a water bottle I keep with me so that's cool too...

THANKS heaps for all of your responses!!! :crying: Much appreciated:)

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