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Hi how everyone. I am ten days post op from my sleeve surgery and I'm wondering how long does the baby sipping last? I was told to drink everything at room temperature for now. When can we start drinking again, like a nice glass of cold water or cold crystal lite? What has everyone's experience been like? Thank you!

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My sipping phase lasted no longer than 3 weeks. After the first few weeks, I was able to drink liquids of all temperatures (from steaming hot to iced cold) normally.

I had to sip for the first 3-4 weeks. My stomach would get terrible air bubbles and it felt like I was dying. About 2 weeks pre-op I called to schedule my first Nutritional appt and the woman who made the appointment suggested to drink ice-cold water with little pellet ice cubes. I bought a bag from Sonic and it made such a difference. I'm also able to take in about 2 decent gulps of water but I can't do that more than once every 5-10 minutes. Sometimes it's easier to keep sipping.

I think I was done baby sipping after the first week. At 3 weeks out, I still don't take big gulps. I do drink at a regular pace though, and have no problem finishing a 16oz bottled water in under 5 minutes. I was drinking beverages of all temperatures at about 3 days post op as well. I did not like drinking beverages at room temperature, and found that I drank more when my beverages were cold. Warm water has always made me nauseous anyway.

7 hours ago, reenz07 said:

Hi how everyone. I am ten days post op from my sleeve surgery and I'm wondering how long does the baby sipping last? I was told to drink everything at room temperature for now. When can we start drinking again, like a nice glass of cold Water or cold crystal lite? What has everyone's experience been like? Thank you!

Hi Im 6 days post op and drinking any clear liquid. Broth, water, crystal light, sugar free popsicles etc. for this first week. On Friday I get to add thin yogurt and cream soup with no chunks. I have not had to sip sip sip. And temperature was never limited. I make sure I am getting at least 60oz of liquids in me a day. I don't guzzle down anything fast, but drink at a normal pace all day.

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