How long do we have to sip, sip, sip?

[Buklova 6]

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.

[Berry78 4,259]

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.

[Lannie 135]

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.

[Buklova 6]

Thanks guys!

[Gen17 92]

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.

[Dabearo 118]

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.

[tfarr 270]

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.

[hmills653 365]

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