Ok my Dr just went over the hole sipping ordeal. I'm scheduled for Monday the 18th. How long after surgery until you can't stop sipping and start taking small drinks ?

Its going to vary. I'm 3 months out and still sip. Others here guzzle early on without problems. What did your Dr. tell you when you were discussing it?

I still sip, I'm 4 months out.

I could take regular sized sips immediately after surgery, and in fact gulped down the disgusting stuff for the the swallow test easily. I could then take progressively larger sips. It's very individual.

It is very individual.

Just do what feels right. Your body will tell you what it can and can't do.

I can take about 1oz gulps. But I don't think I'll be able to chug a whole bottle of water or anything like that. I can do about 2-3 gulps and wait a minute or two, and another 2-3 gulps. It's easier to sip