Im a week and 2 days post op ,How do I know if I'm taking small enough sips or to big of a sip, Im becoming scared to drink.

I never really paid attention to the size of the sip. I just drank normally. Don't be scared, you'll be fine.

Yeah. The only thing you need to worry about with drinking is not doing it with meals. I take normal size gulps when I drink.

Sometimes I get left shoulder pain when I am drinki ng. I contribute it to taking big gulps. So I slow down and try to take smaller sips.

I feel a lil better, I guess I'm taking normal sips just was nervous if even normal sips would hurt my pouch or band

If you're not hurting, you're doing just fine. Just stay away from carbonated beverages for as long as you can. I think I waited 6 months to a year before even trying them but have no problem now.

Soda won't be an issue I never liked it even before , it makes my nose burn, weird I know lol