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Seems strange that I'm asking this but, if I drink mouthfuls of Water instead of sips will my sleeve stretch?

I drink tons and never sips. I don't guzzle but do drink a few mouthfuls at a time.

I'm still trying to work all this together. I'm about 6 weeks out

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I drink the same way and thought, should I be able to do this? But if it doesn't hurt, it must be ok

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It does go through ,your right Elode, but I'm afraid when I drink the Protein Shakes it stays there longer because I feel so full.

Strange how something fill you up and others don't.

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I am the same,have been able to drink normal amounts since day 2.I even rang surgeon to find out if this was normal and he said fine.Pippinleicester.

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Yes it liquid and may not present a problem. I don't have to sip like I did at first, however I think it's a good habit to keep because you may end up also eating like that. However food won't slip through like Water and can cause problems because food eaten too fast can be uncomfortable and cause slimeing or throwing up. Also the purpose of this surgery is to get us to slow down when we eat/drink, gulping goes against that.

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I am the same way. I never really had to "sip" I drink pretty normal

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I don't think you'll stretch the sleeve as liquid runs thru fast. Gulps might just make you feel fuller and uncomfortable. Listen to your sleeve.

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Same here. I can gulp away with no problem, and often suggest to people who complain of hunger that they use fluids to keep their sleeves satisfied between meals . BUT... I sometimes worry that keeping my stomach full of Fluid is just a substitute for keeping it full of food. Should I be concerned that I haven't got my head right yet because I still like to feel full? I mean, I drink all day long. Like 120 oz. a day. I have my 6 month surgeon appointment in a few days so I'll ask him about it. If it's anything to worry about, I'll post it here.

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I think drinking Water to feel full is better than eating and if that's the worse vice you get from this process it's fairly harmless.

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