Easiest part after surgery! It doesn't bother me at all. The funny thing is the looks from others when I say "no I don't want a drink". "Nope not even water"!!! It is comical! Bothy hubby and my 9 yr old son have stopped drinking while eating, for the most part.
I don't even miss it. I thought I would but nope. What I do miss..... Chugging! Silly I know. I am 8 months post op and still sip.... Sometimes after a workout I'm so thirsty all I want to do is chug a big ole bottle of Water and then..... Bam!!! It flys right back up and I'm quickly reminded that I have a new pouch! Hahaha. Good luck with your surgery let me know how your doing!!