So Thirsty!

[brandymarie81 108]

I just want to chug and chug...but I can't! Sips just aren't cutting it!

[GivingItMyAll 168]

This is one of my fears. I am so used to chugging. I'm trying to start the sips now (pre-surgery) but it doesn't always work.

[brandymarie81 108]

I have no idea why..but the last 2 days I can't get enough to drink...and I can't drink it fast enough.

[mesaucedo 207]

I have a question. Do you not chug because you can't or because you shouldn't? I seem to have no problem gulping down Water, so just wondering.

[brandymarie81 108]

If I drink to much or to fast my tummy gets very mad.

[mesaucedo 207]

Oh ok. Good to know.

[brandymarie81 108]

I've pissed it off a hundred times today...but I can't help it...I'm soooo thirsty.

[Cmullinvegas 39]

I am so thirsty, but I don't chug because I thought I couldn't. I am four days out. It is hard to get in all my Fluid just sipping. mesaucedo-are you saying I can chug? I thougth I could only take about 4 oz at a time because that's what my nut said.

[mesaucedo 207]

Oh no! I don't want to give you any advice on that, particularly if your nut told you something else. I was only saying that I can without any physical pain. Not necessarily chug, but definitely gulp instead of sip. I don't drink more than 4 oz at a time, I just drink it faster.

I am so thirsty, but I don't chug because I thought I couldn't. I am four days out. It is hard to get in all my Fluid just sipping. mesaucedo-are you saying I can chug? I thougth I could only take about 4 oz at a time because that's what my nut said.

[Missmarbe 25]

Whether I sip or chug, my tummy doesn't like it!!!!!!! The only thing I can drink in a single sitting with some quantity to is chicken broth. I can't live off of that. I haven't had Protein in 2 days because I have been so sick and I almost passed out yesterday due to dehydration!!!!!!! I need help!

[janerose 109]

It all gets better with time........sips get a little bigger and the thirst quench will be much easier.

[Caradina 65]

Me too. I can take normal drinks now, at 12 days out. I have to watch how much I do at once, because more than 4 oz or so and it feels like it's backing up my throat. No problem drinking normally though. I do miss chugging down 20 oz of Water though. Insta hydration! It'll take better planning this summer for sure to stay hyrated during exercise.

[tautry 95]

Try hot herbal tea with flavored protien shots and Splenda or stevia. A little Protein is better than none.

[Wheetsin 714]

Chugging is the single behavior I was most concerned about tackling with my sleeve. Through my band I'd already made the food choices, adjusted to small quantities, got the chewing down, and I'm realizing I can even pick up on some stop signs (I don't get soft stops, but I can tell when I need to give it a rest).

There were very times over the years I had my band when I couldn't chug. In fact, the night before surgery at about 11:50 I chugged a "celebratory" bottle of Water, just to say good bye. I've never, ever been a sipper.

So far so good, but I'm still at the tiny sips/ice chips stage. I do remember chugging fondly, though.

[Georgia 2,911]

Okay, I know they tell you not to BUT nothing changes and not a problem for anybody I have seen/heard. Try using a straw! Helped me tremendously.