I am pre op. How much water can you drink at a time? I need a lot of water while exercising. I know I will need less as a lose weigh. How will I handle the after surgery?

Sip, sip, sip all through the day. I try to get in 64 oz. each day. I can't chug it anymore so sips it is!

But what about when you exercise and need to drink a lot of water?

I try and make sure I'm hydrated before and I sip through out my workout as well

You will very used to taking small sips. Unfortunately for me, if I take too big of a sip or sip too soon after eating, I get the dreaded "slimes". Before my surgery, I chugged water like you won't believe, and it was definetly a concern of mine too. Don't worry you'll get enough water in, it is just a change in habit. Sip sip sip all day! Good Luck!

Laura, not to worry. I love to chug Water too. I am a year out now, and I just started by taking sips, drinks, then chuglettes, one chug, two chugs...you see the pattern. Usually four good drinks and my need to chug is satisfied. In the mornings while I am getting ready for work, I keep a 16-oz glass of water on my bathroom vanity and I have a 16-oz mug of hot tea (decaf). By the time I leave for work I have finished the glass of water (I take a total of 11 pills in the morning, usually in one swallow) and most of my tea. Then at work I have a 20-oz mug. I always have at least one of those and usually two during working hours. Then more meds at night. I have no trouble getting in all my fluids daily.

I know we are all different, but if you really like your H2O, I'm sure you will be able to gulp again one day. Water, etc, just goes right on through. I have never thrown up just water. The only problem I have is with food when I eat the wrong things or don't take enough time. You will find your way through all of the adjustments, trust me.

Expect the best for yourself.. few complications, quick recovery, quick weight loss...and hopefully you will be one of us who has a good experience with the sleeve. My heart goes out to those on the forum with complications and difficult times. I know it a bad deal to go through those tough times. But I think you will be glad you made the decision to travel this road with us.

When is your surgery and who is doing it?

God speed and blessings on your journey. Keep us posted on your surgery date and progress...Kathe