Dangers of Drinking Too Fast?

[gnortenjones 0]

What are the actual dangers of drinking too fast? Is it just that it can make you sick, or can it actually stretch your pouch?

I only ask because I seem to have a real problem stretching out my Protein Shakes to the 60 minutes my doctor says. In fact, 15-20 minutes is about the longest I can stretch an 8oz beverage out.

So am I in danger of stretching my pouch, or is this just a "it can make you sick" situation?

Thanks.

[shrink 0]

My doctor didn't tell me to stretch out the Protein Shake. He did say to drink slowly, but it sounded more of like drink what you can tolerate. I was banded on 9/4/9 and have NO trouble drinking at a normal rate, whether it's Water, shake, or Soup. I do feel full, but not in a stuck way. Good luck.

[ParrotheadCathy 0]

You can, indeed, get stuck on liquid and it is painful. But if you can swallow at a reasonably normal rate (do watch out for taking a big gulp because that can get stuck), then go ahead. I certainly don't take an hour to drink anything, LOL

[Boldcall 0]

I can drink at a higher than normal rate, and feel nothing in the pouch, nor any pain or other negative sensation. I might guess that it's a function of how tight your band is set. Mine is loose (until this Thursday).