My family went to quite a few yard sales this weekend and I got so hot that I just chugged my water bottle down in like less than five minutes. Then I thought...I won't be able to do this once I have the surgery. I've always been a big chugger. Am I going to feel hydrated by just sipping?

I have thought the same thing...especially when I was working outside this weekend. I know the sips get bigger over time. One reason I am glad I am having surgery in the a Winter.

My family went to quite a few yard sales this weekend and I got so hot that I just chugged my Water bottle down in like less than five minutes. Then I thought...I won't be able to do this once I have the surgery. I've always been a big chugger. Am I going to feel hydrated by just sipping?

Sips will get bigger as time goes on. It used to be impossible for me to drink 50ozs of water and it still be daylight outside. Now its easy. I can drink 75 oz a day no problem and im 2 months and 2 days out.

Edited June 30, 201412 yr by Bigjkzgrl

I can still drink fast but I can't drink as fast as I could before. I can also drink w/a straw with no trouble. My surgery was 5/30/13 so I was also very concerned about staying hydrated during the summer months. It takes 3 hours to cut my grass w/a push mower, a chore that I love, but I was especially concerned about doing this. I bought a Camel Back backpack-style Water bottle that has a tube system w/a valve that heps prevent swallowing a lot of air. It was about $50 at Dick's Sporting Goods but also available online. I never used it and returned it for a full refund. I found initially that I needed frequent short rest breaks so I had plenty of drinking time during this activity. The backback option is great for hikers, bikers, family vacations, or people who work outside. :-)

For the first 1-6 months while you're healing you really need to drink slowly.

Edited June 30, 201412 yr by terry1118

Thank you. I feel now that it is possible. I thought it was for the rest of my life, but now I know it is only for a short time while I am healing. Right? My husband mentioned getting one of the back pack Water bottles while we are outside. I am having my surgery in October, so it should be cooler.

My experience has been the same as Terry's. I am one year post surgery and I can down 20 ounces of Water in about 15 minutes if I am thirsty. Probably a bit slower than pre-surgery, but no sipping. And I have used a straw since week three with no problems. I know they can be problematic for some, but I have never had a problem at all. I had the exact same fear, so I was really glad when it all worked. Listen to your new pouch, it will let you know if it doesn't like something!

Carol

I don't know if I am more excited to hear that it will be easy to drink or that I will be able to drink with a straw.

What happens if you drink too quickly after surgery? Do you throw it up?

I would imagine it could injure your healing pouch (if RNY). At the very least it will be painful and you may throw it up. Dehydration is a serious but easily avoidable problem so follow your doctors instructions...