Hi all,

I was sleeved Thursday morning 8/10/17. I am now on day three. I have no appetite so I am forcing down my shake. I really would know long long it took before you could drink normally without sipping. I know the purpose of sipping but not how long.

It seems to vary. It was a gradual thing for me but by 5 or 6 weeks things were getting much better.

I'm almost 5 months out, and still can't drink like before. Can get 8oz down in a couple minutes, but not chugging.

By week 2, I could take normal sized drinks instead of sips. At 8 weeks, I can do about 8 oz in a few minutes.

Once the swelling goes down, you'll be able to drink more.

Thanks guys!

So glad to read this! I'm writing down all my drinks and ounces because it's taking me forever and I am lacking! This forum has been extremely helpful.

Week 3 I could take a normal drink. No big gulp just normal. I'm 8 weeks now and can take several swigs at a time. No where near where I was post op. I miss being about to drink an entire litter in a few minutes. For me, Ice cold liquid goes down better than warm.

I also had a problem with this. I've always drank TONS of water. So little sips were a struggle for me at first. I'm 2.5 years out and guzzle once again.

I sipped for awhile but around 8 weeks I was able to chug about 6 oz if my stomach is empty.