Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

cannot gulp down drink in the summer?



Recommended Posts

This is actually the hardest thing for me to deal with. I screwed up the other day after cleaning the house and I gulped 4 big gulps before I remembered I had surgery. That was not a good reminder at all. That mess hurt!!!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

What will you do? Drink like a normal person................................

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

While I am not aware how far you are from surgery, you may eventually be able to gulp again. I know post op I was unable to gulp at all, sipping was a chore really.

From what I remember at about a year out, I could take a few gulps. Now, I can drink an entire small bottle of Water in one long drink.

So, if you can't gulp you need to be very aware when you are working out. Sip often and frequently. This should not be an excuse not to exercise. Really it just makes you more aware of your body and its needs.

Hang in there. Just like your capacity of how much you eat, what you can eat changes, so does the amount of Water you can consume at one time.

No regrets, I love my sleeve.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was able to drink normal and gulp if I wanted after 3 to 4 weeks! I dont think it takes very long to be able to get a good amount of Fluid down after the surgery!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

What ieagal said, it gets better. At one year or so you will be able to chug pretty well, maybe not as well as pre-op but pretty well.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I can down half a bottle of Water in one shot. I've always chugged. Hard habit to break. I'm almost 6 mos post op. It doesn't give me any discomfort at all.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

This is actually the hardest thing for me to deal with. I screwed up the other day after cleaning the house and I gulped 4 big gulps before I remembered I had surgery. That was not a good reminder at all. That mess hurt!!!!!

I've done that too and it gets your attention REALLY quickly. lol

Aside from the snarky response, you'll figure out what's normal for you. I'm only 8 weeks out but I can drink versus having to sip even after that short amount of time. It won't be as bad as you think!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The way you are right after surgery and in the few weeks following is NOTHING like it will be, so don't worry. Like many have said, it gets better and pretty soon you will be able to drink pretty much like normal. I am 2 years post op and can drink a 500ml bottle of Water quickly, without issues or pain. At first, really cold drinks bothered me, but not anymore. Now it doesn't matter! The only thing I have had trouble with, believe it or not, is plain water. And I have heard it from others as well. It just does not sit right. So right now I drink Arizona sugar free Lemon Iced Tea because it is sweetened with splenda until I can find a stevia alternative.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks. What about hot & cold drinks? I'm barely out of surgery

Really cold drinks bother me and make my stomach hurt. I need cool, warm or room temperature. For now anyway!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • RacMag  »  bhogue925

      Hi, I’m new here. I’m currently on the liver shrinking diet. So far so good, but I have to say I haven’t found a protein shake I like. Anyone have any suggestions please? My surgery date is September 17th. 
      · 2 replies
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife Core are by far the best. They taste just as they are - chocolate milk. You can either get the 26 grams or the 42 grams (harder to find and more expensive). For straight protein look at Bulksuppliments.com ..they have really good whey proteins and offer auto ship plus they test for purity. No taste or smell...

      2. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife has strawberry, vanilla and of course chocolate. No more calories than other protein drinks. Stay away from Premiere, they're dealing with lawsuits due to not being honest about protein content.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×