I’m about 7 months out and should probably know the answer to this question...BUT can you stretch your sleeve with liquids or chugging water? Sometimes I feel uncomfortable after a couple of gulps and then get worried...

Thanks!!!

Band to Vsg revision: 5/23/17

HW: 315+

Starting weight: 294

Surgery Day: 281

Current: 219

Goal 170

I don't think liquids linger in your stomach long enough to stretch it out.

1 hour ago, NewChiGirl said:

I’m about 7 months out and should probably know the answer to this question...BUT can you stretch your sleeve with liquids or chugging Water? Sometimes I feel uncomfortable after a couple of gulps and then get worried...

Thanks!!!

Band to Vsg revision: 5/23/17

HW: 315+

Starting weight: 294

Surgery Day: 281

Current: 219

Goal 170

Big debate on if you can stretch your sleeve. Very few people need a revision..Enough said.

A couple gulps and you feel uncomfortable. To me, it sounds like you are feeling the restriction from your surgery.

I distance run. I can't chug or gulp water at the aid/refueling stations on the route. I feel the same sensation you are describing.

Stop gulping and chugging water. Start sipping.

58 minutes ago, jenn1 said:

Big debate on if you can stretch your sleeve. Very few people need a revision..Enough said.

A couple gulps and you feel uncomfortable. To me, it sounds like you are feeling the restriction from your surgery.

I distance run. I can't chug or gulp Water at the aid/refueling stations on the route. I feel the same sensation you are describing.

Stop gulping and chugging water. Start sipping.

How do you stay hydrated, if chugging water at aid stations and Camelbaks aren't options?

5 minutes ago, abefroman329 said:

How do you stay hydrated, if chugging water at aid stations and Camelbaks aren't options?

I have a nathans running hydration vest (favorite running geek accessory) I'm able to sip through the bite straw without sucking in air.

They are like camelBaks but hold tighter to your body for less bounce.

There are also belts that hold small water bottles or hand held water bottles with straps. That's what I use for my runs and have done up to full marathons that way.

But yeah, IF It's possible to stretch your sleeve (and the sources I trust--with scientific evidence to back them up--say you can't) then water isn't going to do it. You're just feeling your restriction. And you may be able to gulp as time goes on. Some of us can, some can't. I can do 2-3 gulps, but that's about it. I'm over four years out.