Will taking a big drink stretch my pouch? Somethings I am really thristy, and I take a big drink. It don't hurt.

In the beginning my dr advises to sip as you learn what your band will and won't tolerate. Now I still sip. I cannot really take huge gulps and be comfortable.

I don't think it actually will hurt anything tho if you gulp ...just make sure it's not carbonated.

I am like floridays, I can't do a big gulp, it gets stuck and makes me uncomfortable. i don't think that you can damage anything after you have had the band for awhile, but I would not try it too soon after surgery. Sipping is very satisfying for me. Karen

I can take a bid gulp but not a big bit food gets stuck for me not drinks just goes to show you how eceryone differasnt. I to don't think drinks will hurt the band after its been in awhile.

i asked my surgeon and jeanie this very question

nope, you cant stretch it (as it goes right through)

however, if you are newly banded and still swollen, it can cause

discomfort....so best to sip or take little drinks

Personally I like to think of the band creating a funnel. If your drinking water it's not going to break the funnel but it will take longer for it to pass through then if you were just pouring it straight into a container. So if I take a long drink at the gym sometimes it takes a little longer for it to pass through but it does pass.