i was sleeved dec 20th & i now see why we have to sip because those pains are NO JOKE!!!! but my question is...

will we have to sip for the rest of our lives or will we eventually be able to guzzle again?

I have this same question. I don't need to be able to down a bunch, but I'd love to be able to take a couple of big gulps without worry

I love to gulp water and the thought that I woulnd't be able to was sort of concerning. It was a while, but you will be able to after several months. I am 8 months out and have no problem with water. Hang in there. Some things will be "normal" again, but you are on the journey to a whole new you. Enjoy the ride...Kathe

I'm already able to take one or two "gulps". I can take more then that but my doctor asked me not to so I don't stretch anything. Eventually we will be able to drink normally again. I believe my nutritionist said after about 6 months.

yay!!!! i just cant imagine doing a crazy hard workout & then only being able to just sip forever!! :/

also, will we ever be able to drink & eat at the sametime?

Yes you will be able to guzzle again yayyy!

Negative on the eating and drinking at the same time. That's the worse thing about the sleeve for me. But it's worth it.

I have made the mistake of drinking with some of my meals. I didn't conquer that particular issue well before surgery. It's painful. Also, not drinking with meals is for life

wait so never ever ever again will we be able to eat & drink again?

never?

Yes you will be able to guzzle again yayyy!

Negative on the eating and drinking at the same time. That's the worse thing about the sleeve for me. But it's worth it.

im scared to even try!

I have made the mistake of drinking with some of my meals. I didn't conquer that particular issue well before surgery. It's painful. Also, not drinking with meals is for life

im only 13 days p.o and i can already take decent sized gulps without a problem so i would say you should be fine.. some people just take longer to adjust then others i assume. i know i shouldn't eat and drink at the same time.. but i randomly have lapses in my memory and forget im not supposed to do it and do it anyways.. lol and after a few sips i go ...oh crap.. lol let me put that drink down... funny part is there isn't any discomfort when i do it so i have to really pay attention.

Anyways, im sure it will get better for you over time.

hmmmm'!!! thats going to be a very huge issue for me cuz i eat & drink & eat & drink! im afraid lol

im only 13 days p.o and i can already take decent sized gulps without a problem so i would say you should be fine.. some people just take longer to adjust then others i assume. i know i shouldn't eat and drink at the same time.. but i randomly have lapses in my memory and forget im not supposed to do it and do it anyways.. lol and after a few sips i go ...oh crap.. lol let me put that drink down... funny part is there isn't any discomfort when i do it so i have to really pay attention.

Anyways, im sure it will get better for you over time.

Yep, you'll be able to gulp drinks again. I do it when I take pills and I'm about 4 months post-op. Not drinking with meals, yeah, it stinks, but that one's for life, just like taking Vitamins daily.

You'll be fine! Once you adjust to it, you won't even think about it. You will just naturally skip the drinks while you're eating.

well hey, atleast i get 1 out of 2! i so badly want to guzzle Water but i know i cant. ugghhh!

Yep, you'll be able to gulp drinks again. I do it when I take pills and I'm about 4 months post-op. Not drinking with meals, yeah, it stinks, but that one's for life, just like taking Vitamins daily.

You'll be fine! Once you adjust to it, you won't even think about it. You will just naturally skip the drinks while you're eating.

I am only five days out and I am having to consciously slow my water drinking. It is going down quite easily. I am surprised. I hope it stays this easy.

me too!!

I am only five days out and I am having to consciously slow my water drinking. It is going down quite easily. I am surprised. I hope it stays this easy.

I thought I'd happy to nickname myself "Sippy," but I'm glad to say that in time, I was able to drink normally again and so will you.