I am scheduled for bypass on 3/8. I am wondering after 6 weeks are you able to drink water faster than right after surgery? I am not able to stop and drink every 15 minuets to be sure I get my water in. I am hoping that by 6 weeks postop I can drink more at one time so I will not have to drink as often. I know everyone is different. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

I guess you could, but it'll be uncomfortable as you'll be putting too much into your stomach at one time.

Your ability to drink water will get much better as time goes on. However, in the beginning, yes, you will need to sip constantly - it will HURT if you drink too much too fast! By 6 weeks post op you will be able to drink MUCH easier, and even gulp a bit if you're like me.

I'm a gulper - I just seem to forget all the time and chug. I'm 4 weeks post-op now, and I can gulp about 3 - 4 mouthfuls (prob about 4 ounces). Sometimes I'll get an "uh oh!" feeling in my stomach where it feels like the liquid is coming up again a bit, or is sitting at the top of my stomach or something, and I'll have to spit out any I still have in my mouth. I seem to be incapable of takinga single sip. It's never been painful, though.

Thanks, I need help with that also!

I'm a gulper - I just seem to forget all the time and chug. I'm 4 weeks post-op now, and I can gulp about 3 - 4 mouthfuls (prob about 4 ounces). Sometimes I'll get an "uh oh!" feeling in my stomach where it feels like the liquid is coming up again a bit, or is sitting at the top of my stomach or something, and I'll have to spit out any I still have in my mouth. I seem to be incapable of takinga single sip. It's never been painful, though.

I have the same problem and the dr did an endoscopy and found a hiatal hernia. I keep on having food come up also and it burns my throat from the acid coming up. Keep an albuterol inhaler close by because the acid literally burns my throat and I cant breathe it's very scary.

On 03/03/2019 at 12:04, nomorefattypatty said:

I have the same problem and the dr did an endoscopy and found a hiatal hernia. I keep on having food come up also and it burns my throat from the acid coming up. Keep an albuterol inhaler close by because the acid literally burns my throat and I cant breathe it's very scary.

Ouch! Did you have issues with GERD or stomach acid prior to surgery?

So I'm 6 months post op and I never ever had any issue with water. Or protein drinks. Heck I got a 13oz one in under a half hour the day after surgery

You will eventually be able to drink water much faster than you can now. I'm almost 1 year out, and every once in a while, I still have pain when I take too big of drinks though. Just be careful and listen to your body. It'll let you know.

Ouch! Did you have issues with GERD or stomach acid prior to surgery?

Yes I have always had problems with acid reflux, but I was on 20 mg twice a day. I never had it coming up on me in the middle of the night until I had the sleeve. They are going to fix my hernia at the same time they do the bypass. I'll have all my prerequisites done by July. I'll keep you posted if you want.

You will eventually be able to drink water much faster than you can now. I'm almost 1 year out, and every once in a while, I still have pain when I take too big of drinks though. Just be careful and listen to your body. It'll let you know.

I get the same pain, especially in the morning if I've taken my vitamins late the night before.

12 minutes ago, nomorefattypatty said:

Yes I have always had problems with acid reflux, but I was on 20 mg twice a day. I never had it coming up on me in the middle of the night until I had the sleeve. They are going to fix my hernia at the same time they do the bypass. I'll have all my prerequisites done by July. I'll keep you posted if you want.

I hope you feel better after the bypass I know how uncomfortable, energy sucking, and just painful GERD can be.

I hope you feel better after the bypass I know how uncomfortable, energy sucking, and just painful GERD can be.

Thank you.

I was a gulper, but now I have to be mindful about the amount of water I drink. It was difficult in the beginning but it has improved over time. I'm almost 4 months post op and I still have some trouble getting all my water in. Just go slow and just sip.