How do I know if I am taking too big of sips when I am drinking?

I seem to get stomach discomfort when I drink too quickly.

Drink slowly small sips and no straws!

You didn't say what surgery (I'm not sure if that makes a difference though). I had bypass and I remember telling my doctor I felt like I didn't have limit when drinking. He told me I still needed to stop after a few sips (this was in the first two weeks after surgery). Now, I can put away an 11 oz bottle of Water in about an hour (especially if it's while I'm exercising).

I think the other poster is right -- if you're out of surgery more than a couple of weeks, you should probably be safe just listening to how your body feels. I also put down the bottle or glass in between drinks, just like eating. I don't just hold it in my hand and drink away non-stop.

I had the gastric bypass surgery

I too, had gastric bypass on June 30th. I am able to now take bigger sips, but in the beginning they were very small. Now I can drink 2 -3 sips at a time

Take it slow, if you drink too much you will have a vey uncomfortable feeling in your pouch. I did it only one time and felt nauseated. I put my drink flown too between sips. I am three weeks out and and able yo take bigger sips than right after surgery.

Believe me, you WILL know! And the experience will make you much more careful in the future!!!