I'm 41 days post surgery and in the beginning, my surgeon said I could drink 50ml of Water or liquid and then needed to take a 2 minute break. Once I'd reached 250ml, I needed to take a 30 minute break before eating or drinking anything further. Is this the way I will need to eat/drink forever? I have to get down 3 liters of water a day and at this rate, I'd have to drink 24 hours a day!!!!!! Any tips?

Other than at meal times, I drink as much as I want without issue. I just can't chug liquids. I almost always have a glass of iced tea, or a Water bottle with me, and I drink from it all throughout the day. I was told that getting my fluids in was vital. I don't drink for 30 mins before a meal, and then again 30 mins after a meal. I will sip if needed for spicy foods, and the doctor was ok with that. He told me that the fluids would fill me up too quickly, and I wouldn't get my nutrients in at my meals. But I don't have to wait between drinks, but if I feel full then I just wait a bit longer before starting my next bottle of water or drink.

Yea, I wonder about this all the time. I am a Water chugger. Currently, I fill my 24oz bottle up and chug half, wait for about 30 minutes and chug the other half. In the evening, I fill a 32oz bottle twice and and I chug one and a half down during the evening. I do not sip my water and I am sure this will stop and I will have to learn another approach to getting my liquids in.

Allie, I REALLY think you need to talk to your doctor and figure it out with him/her. Good luck!

I can drink about 23 ounces in 1/2 hour.

I HAVE discussed with my doctor, I just wanted some feedback on what's "working" for fellow sleevers. As MOST things, there's 33 answers to any one question about this life change. Living abroad in India, I am trying to get the fullest knowledge. Almost everything I've been informed on differs from the State side patients. Sometimes it's a little scary but I'm figuring it out, continuing my research and making good progress!! 43 pounds in 41 days!