I am serioulsy considering the gastric sleeve. I am 42 yrs and nearly 200lbs over weight.

I am a thirsty person and always guzzle my drinks before, during & after meals. I know post op, sipping is a must during recovery for weeks/months. Will I ever be able to chug my water or will I always have to sip???

I am also a chewimg gum lover! Will I ever be able to chew gum again? Again, I know post op, this is not recommemded, but maybe a year; post op?!?!?

My worries seem trivial but these are pleasurable things for me. I need to mentally prepare myself if they really are a "no go" forever after surgery.

the sipping part is true only during the first few months post-op. I'm over four years out and I think my water-drinking speed is about the same as it was pre-surgery. Same with gum - I've never been a huge gum-chewer, but I chew it occasionally again.

I am a month out and I can guzzle and chew gum again, But before the critics slam me ….. This is exceptional. As my Dr stated "Every human body is different' listen to your body"

4 hours ago, Lilly Marie said:

My worries seem trivial but these are pleasurable things for me. I need to mentally prepare myself if they really are a "no go" forever after surgery.

Prepare yourself by looking at the positives you will get out of bariatrics. Sipping water and not drinking with meals becomes a new normal. The changes you make are worth your weight loss results.