Hi all. So this is my first question and first post. Seems insignificant, I've got lots of other questions, but this one came to mind today while i was outside working. I usually will drink a glass of water at a time, especially like today when i was outside. I usually come in every hour or so and drink a full glass, probably 12 to 16 ounces at a time. Will i be able to do that after the sleeve? Just one of many questions, thanks all!

Congratulations on your first post! I look forward to many more from you.

To answer your question based on my experience: "no".

I am four months out and just now getting where I can drink a little more than 2-3 oz at a time. This is one of the reasons we have to stay hydrated and sip Water constantly. If you get behind and get dehydrated it is really difficult to "catch up".

The difficulty in drinking plain water was one of the most surprising things for me post-op. I am finally getting to a point where plain water (either with ice or room temperature) goes down fairly easily. I still drink a lot of water with water enhancers which goes down a little more easily than plain water for me even now.

My experience is that I can not drink but a few ounces at a time. I am 15 months post op and can take about four gulps of water at a time. I also struggle to drink plain water. I usually drink propel water or add flavor drops to my water.

Hydration is and can be a challenge after weight loss surgery, but it can be done. I carry a bottle of fluid with me everywhere and make an effort to sip all day long.

You will be able to do it too!!

My doc said for some reason plain water is the hardest to get down...it's water nausea. I use flavor drops, put fruit in my water. Ice helps. A straw helps (for me). A 16 ounce water bottle takes me like 2 hrs to get down. I'm 10 wks out. Good luck. ❤️

Wow, 15 months post op and you can only do a few ounces, glitter? That actually worries me somewhat. I am a career firefighter and its hard to stay hydrated on scenes, especially fires. we frequently have to "slam" waters and get back at it. Guess its important to stay prehydrated in that case.

I'm 6 weeks out and I can't drink plain Water at all. But I can drink water with flavor drops and I can drink that rather quickly. I also get 30oz unsweetened iced herbal teas and I can practically chug those. Crystal Light also goes down easily.

So don't be discouraged if you have a hard time with plain water. Try adding something to it!