I am on Day 6 (still fluid). I can drink must faster than on day one. I followed everything 100% and feel absolutely great. My question would I get a reaction from the band if I am drinking too fast? I finish 500ml water in two hours it is difficult to train not to take big swigs.

liquids pass right through the band so you're fine, I'm at the restriction I need to be and can chug away, only time I need to be careful is some mornings when I'm a bit more restricted.

500 ml in two hours is fine, I drink that amount in 30 minutes.

as you heal (insides not so swollen) you will be able to drink more...nothing wrong with that..i am 9 months and can drink just fine.....i dont gulp like my ole man with a cold beer at a nascar race but i am dang close

On the other hand, I don't chug. I still sip, maybe an ounce at a time. I am 3 1/2 years out and find that I am used to sipping. I guess its your preference! Clear liquids is one thing, don't gulp things like smoothies, they need a chance to go down!!!Karen

Drink away, just try not to chug or gulp.

Thanks all for the support, I guess time and practice will make perfect with band.

Practice helps but you will probably never be perfect. Most of us have had to relearn eating and drinking lessons as our band journey progresses.

Best of luck.

Just as you can see from the above posts, everyone is different and every doctor is different in their instructions post-op. My doctor, specifically, said to sip slowly (only 1 ounce every 5 minutes). As I've gotten further into my post-op phase, I have been able to drink much faster (faster than my doctor requires) and I haven't had any problems. I don't do large gulps of Water, however, but I will take several sips at a time without hesitation. The only time I have slowed down (besides my initial post-op weeks) was after my first fill because of swelling.

I've heard that drinking to fast can actually cause the pouch to stretch; but, just as everyone says, liquids pass right through the band, so who knows. Play around with it and see what you're comfortable with!