I am day six post surgery and I love water. I am not drinking enough because I want to drink it not sip it. I have caught myself guzzling and it doesn't hurt me. If that's the case, is it ok to drink it like that or do I still need to sip? Thanks.

I don't think it's that much of a problem especially if it's not bothering you, but you could always try a straw

The first couple of days after I couldn't gulp even if I wanted to but I feel more comfortable drinking more than sips now and have had no ill effects. I do suggest you start practicing not drinking when you eat. Took me a while to get used to that.

I think your fine. I did have trouble "gulping" water after fills. But right after surgery I was able to drink pretty fast. You'll know if you need to slow down.

Once you're able to do it, I think it's fine. Don't chug it, just drink it normally.

I know exactly what you mean. I had a really hard time "sipping". I think about a week after surgery I started drinking normally and now (3 weeks post op) I sometimes find myself "chugging" water if I am really thirsty. I have no issues or discomfort. I do try to stop myself from chugging and just try to drink normally.

Do what feels comfortable. As others have said, you'll know when you've done something your body doesn't like.

Straws are totally fine and can help you drink more - they'll prevent you from gulping but you'll still be able to get a lot of Fluid fast if that's what feels good to you (I know it's the best thing after I've been outside in 90 degree heat or when I've just worked out - sipping would just not do in those situations!)

Just be really careful about drinking during or after you eat. During makes food go down faster, and can cause you to PB because you will basically be adding fluid to an already almost full vessel. Drinking quickly after eating can do the same thing. If you're already full or almost full you'll overfill your pouch and it will come back up.

I say Gulp Away!!!! Water is so good for you! Plus liquids do go right through the band don't they?