Ok...so I think I should limit my time on here because paranoia starts to set in after reading some of the posts I read. Its like everyone links every single issue they have to the band. I do have a question and if you can answer it with some evidence, other than "my surgeon said" (because I am quickly learning the vast differences in philosophy between surgeons) that would be great. So, my question is does gulping water cause any harm? (and I'm not talking during or after meals). I ask because since I was banded...I am often thirsty. Feeling ice cold water rush down my throat does the trick. So far I have had no issues whatsoever. Anyone have any thoughts?

Ok...so I think I should limit my time on here because paranoia starts to set in after reading some of the posts I read. Its like everyone links every single issue they have to the band. I do have a question and if you can answer it with some evidence, other than "my surgeon said" (because I am quickly learning the vast differences in philosophy between surgeons) that would be great. So, my question is does gulping water cause any harm? (and I'm not talking during or after meals). I ask because since I was banded...I am often thirsty. Feeling ice cold water rush down my throat does the trick. So far I have had no issues whatsoever. Anyone have any thoughts?

Ok...so I think I should limit my time on here because paranoia starts to set in after reading some of the posts I read. Its like everyone links every single issue they have to the band. I do have a question and if you can answer it with some evidence, other than "my surgeon said" (because I am quickly learning the vast differences in philosophy between surgeons) that would be great. So, my question is does gulping water cause any harm? (and I'm not talking during or after meals). I ask because since I was banded...I am often thirsty. Feeling ice cold water rush down my throat does the trick. So far I have had no issues whatsoever. Anyone have any thoughts?

im the same. i love to gulp very cold water. i find that i cant do more than two gulps at a time... but thats fine. it seems to satisfy me. i do know that i appreciate very cold water now more than ever before.

Gulp as fast as you are able to do comfortably.

If you can gulp water with no problems then do so if you have no effect from it then its not hurting you. My surgeon never said anything about gulping water he only said no carbonated drinks, no straws, and no drinking 1 hour before or after meals and no drinking with meals.

Thanks guys....I saw other posts that it "ruins your band". I didn't think that sounded correct.

Try not to take in too much air when you do. Believe me, that is no fun at all, it's harder to bring up air after the surgery.

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Your fine, I am in the drinking phase and if I have to describe my drinking habbits, I drink like an animal, lol. I am very aware not to drink where I am feeling sick or uncomfortable. Water, gatorade, streams through the band. Now, once I start eatting any foods it will be different and I will be more cautious. Right now I want to stay hydrated.

Oh this is good to know. I've also read the whole "only sip water" thing, but I have to take lithium which dehydrates me like the dickens and trying to rehydrate teaspoon by teaspoon is not very effective.

Thanks!

(ps new here, from Australia, now 10 days post op)