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I'm being sleeved tomorrow. The nurses who did the education and nutrition class I attended told us to use toddler sippy cups if we have problems with sipping liquids, which i do. I bought some of the 1 oz medicine cups for my liquids and will use the sippy cups for Water only.

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I have the eco drink Vitamin mixes purchased from Sam's and it comes with a bottle. I drink using those. I also have a 5 ounce glass measuring glass that I use for measuring Soups and other things. I also use it for drinks as well. I found it at Wal-Mart.

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two_boysmom

sleeved 2 weeks - how are you feeling in general???

sounds like all is going well

if you are having no problems with drinking - i see no reason not to use a "regular" cup/glass

using a straw???

hmmmmm - check with your NUT/surgeon

the straw was nixed for me - but all docs and nuts are different

whats good for the goose' date=' might NOT be good for the gander!!! :)

take care

continue good luck[/quote']

Not quite sleeved for 2 weeks. Its been 8 days exactly today. I feel great overall. I'm now on to creamed Soups and they're going down well. I get my staples removed tomorrow and I'm happy about that.

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I use espresso cups for liquids and mini ramekins from Crate and Barrel for my food. Also use cocktail size utensils to make taking small bites easier. I'm a week out and doing pretty well with this method. I keep track of the liquids I drink by setting my bottles of Water aside and count it up at the end of the day.

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Do you sweeten your tea?

I do sweeten my tea. I use Truvia or Splenda. Sometimes I will put a half teaspoon of organic honey too. Green tea has so many wonderful health benefits too. Not only do I stay hydrated but here is a whole list of things its great for...

  1. Weight Loss. Green tea increases the metabolism. The polyphenol found in green tea works to intensify levels of fat oxidation and the rate at which your body turns food into calories.
  2. Diabetes. Green tea apparently helps regulate glucose levels slowing the rise of blood sugar after eating. This can prevent high insulin spikes and resulting fat storage.
  3. Heart Disease. Scientists think, green tea works on the lining of blood vessels, helping keep them stay relaxed and better able to withstand changes in blood pressure. It may also protect against the formation of clots, which are the primary cause of heart attacks.
  4. Esophageal Cancer. It can reduce the risk of esophageal cancer, but it is also widely thought to kill cancer cells in general without damaging the healthy tissue around them.
  5. Cholesterol. Green tea reduces bad cholesterol in the blood and improves the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol.
  6. Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. It is said to delay the deterioration caused by Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Studies carried out on mice showed that green tea protected brain cells from dying and restored damaged brain cells.
  7. Tooth Decay. Studies suggests that the chemical antioxidant “catechin” in tea can destroy bacteria and viruses that cause throat infections, dental caries and other dental conditions
  8. Blood Pressure. Regular consumption of green tea is thought to reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
  9. Depression. Theanine is an amino acid naturally found in tea leaves. It is this substance that is thought to provide a relaxing and tranquilizing effect and be a great benefit to tea drinkers.
  10. Anti-viral and Anti-bacterial. Tea catechins are strong antibacterial and antiviral agents which make them effective for treating everything from influenza to cancer. In some studies green tea has been shown to inhibit the spread of many diseases.
  11. Skincare. Green tea can apparently also help with wrinkles and the signs of aging, This is because of their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Both animal and human studies have demonstrated that green tea applied topically can reduce sun damage.

I did not creat this list, just copied it from the net. All I know is that I love it.

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