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Is it possible to drink Water “to quickly”. At the end of the day when I realize I didn’t drink enough I take big gulps (no air) every 5-10 minutes just to get the full 64oz in that day. And I didn’t know if it was going to do any harm. I mean obviously it’s easier to drink it throughout the day. But I’m a caregiver and i guess I’m to focused on helping them to make sure I drink the whole 64oz.

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If I drink too much Water too quickly I get "water belly"

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I couldn't drink Water too fast for at least eight months after surgery. I could only zip it. If I drank too fast I got a pain in my sternum area and had to walk it off. On the other hand I have a friend who recently had WLS and on day one he's gulping water down with no problem with no bad effects. I told him that I wished that I was able to drink that way post surgery. So, to answer your your question, if you can drink a lot of fluids in one sitting with no bad effects, go for it.

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Thank you so much! I was sitting there like well maybe I shouldn’t be gulping Water like this and wanted to make sure.

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Believe you me, if I tried that, Precious Pouch would reflux it right back up so fast I might aspirate. She has absolutely no sense of humor, we get along better if I give her no more than 2-3 ounces a sip.

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Mine does that with food(I don’t eat a lot it’s just really picky) only thing I know I can eat at this point is cheese or green Beans but is fine with me drinking large amounts of Water in one sitting

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I miss being able to drink quantities of Water more than I miss food at this point. I feel thirsty all the time but have to be very careful to only drink small sips and only a couple at a time. I am 3 1/2 weeks out from a full gastric bypass.

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That is what was the worst part in the hospital. I was sipping on Water from my little sponge stick and went thru a lot of cups and 12 hours later they cut me off, saying One cup should’ve lasted me all day. I was like but I’m still thirsty 😂

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