I haven't been sleeved yet, but have a question regarding thirst. I see so many people talking about dehydration and have a friend who went back into the hospital because of it. I'm a drinker (non alcoholic). It's just not, if not more, important than eating. I am a wedding photographer and am on my feet for 6-8hrs for each event. I get VERY hot and thirsty. How could I stay hydrated when I read of so many people who have difficulty getting Water down? Could I get a small cup of water at a time down quickly if I needed to? Seriously, that is one of the biggest reasons I"m hesitating.

Thanks

Apart from the first 3 days when I was on a drip, I've had no problems with fluids. I was concerned about this, as I had my uvula removed a few years ago and had to be re-hospitalized to go on a drip due to dehydration. I think you'll be just fine. Just allow for a longer hospital stay if necessary - I was planning on staying 1 or 2 nights initially but stayed 3, then BAM day 4 hit and I suddenly felt LOADS better.

I'm a little over a week post op. Like you, I was/am a drinker. Most days I had more than 64 oz of water easy. The first few days where uncomfortable with gas but now I'm having zero problem drinking. I was worried about gulping being a problem but either I gulp less than I thought or its just not an issue today.

The word gulping really reminded me of my early days. I was only having sips but I was swallowing a lot air. I was concerned thinking that's how things were going to be forever!! Thankfully the amount of air I was swallowing went down to what I consider normal a couple of weeks after surgery. It'll get better very soon and you'll probably forget about these concerns!

I'm a little over a week post op. Like you, I was/am a drinker. Most days I had more than 64 oz of water easy. The first few days where uncomfortable with gas but now I'm having zero problem drinking. I was worried about gulping being a problem but either I gulp less than I thought or its just not an issue today.

I also like drinking and was worried about taking wussy sips all day. It's really not a problem, I can drink almost normally. Hopefully you will too.