I have to drink a cup of water before I can leave the hospital today. I was sleeved yesterday. Every time I try to sip, 2 min later I will be vomiting! This is not going to work! Any other ideas?

Try to be sure you're not sucking in air. That is what I was doing wrong. And that's kind of what happens when one sips something. You almost have to slowly tip the water back, but don't sip/suck it in, cause you're getting air in your belly that way, which made me nauseous.

Also, maybe try different temperatures of water. Some can only tolerate it at room temperature right after surgery.

27 minutes ago, brookeer76 said:

I have to drink a cup of Water before I can leave the hospital today. I was sleeved yesterday. Every time I try to sip, 2 min later I will be vomiting! This is not going to work! Any other ideas?

I was nauseous all of Day 2 post-op and wasn't allowed to drink anything until around 7 pm that night, after my leak test had been confirmed no leaks. Then Day #3 I was fine and drinking and no nausea and was discharged. I couldn't have gone home on Day #2.

All great ideas provided. Also stay until you are truly ready to leave. Congrats. ?

7 minutes ago, FancyChristine15 said:

Try to be sure you're not sucking in air. That is what I was doing wrong. And that's kind of what happens when one sips something. You almost have to slowly tip the Water back, but don't sip/suck it in, cause you're getting air in your belly that way, which made me nauseous.

@FancyChristine15 is right about air. After surgery I would sip the water, exhale, and then swallow the water did that for the first 2 weeks until it became easier drinking water again. I actually still do that after a workout or activity when I am breathing hard so I don't suck in air which is still uncomfortable after 1 year.