I haven't have the surgery yet, but I'm wondering if there are any people out there who used to drink a lot. I don't mean alcohal, but diet sodas and Water. I take huge gulps and will go through several glasses during a meal. Here's what I'm wondering...how much can you drink in a day, during a meal and at a time? I mean, could you sit down and drink an entire glass? I'm just a thirsty kind of person (not diabetic) and the job I do is very physical, so I sweat and gulp water. How much at one time can I get down in the first couple of months? I'm concerned I'm going to feel faint while working.

Also, diet sodas....how did you give those up?! Can't imagine.

I was definitely a chugger as well. I drank 14-16 cups of water a day easily and I was always the one asking the waitress/waiter for 3-4 refills at a meal. I'm 3 weeks post-op now and it is definitely frustrating not being able to drink as much as I used to. It was VERY hard the first week and a half. Now that the swelling has gone down, it's a little easier, but I still struggle to get in 64 oz. a day. I have to take tiny sips and space them out. It does seem to be getting easier and easier as the days go by. It is very strange to not drink with food. Now that I'm doing some soft foods, I want to reach for that water constantly between bites and I have to restrain myself or just make sure there's no water in reach.

@Yasman sorry if I offended you, I was just stating MY Opinion which I still hold to. If you dont think that you can give up the way that you are now, YOU should not have this surgery yet. I was totally and utterly resigned to do anything, and I mean anything to have this surgery and I did, 3 weeks ago. And its hard to stop thinking and doing what I have always been used to but YOU HAVE NO CHOICE AFTER you have this surgery. At the point I am now, I can completely understand why some people throw up, loose hair, have constant problems, because they were not really ready to give up the way they were. I have followed doctors orders to the T and have not had a problem at all. I think about this all the time now, every small morsel I put in my mouth, every drink of Water, every time I feel a new sensation, I know in my head there is a change going on. btw sipping does suck, as i also take a swallow or two but wont go any farther than that.