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speck    1

speck
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how much Water can you drink a one time. 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup, full cup?

I am so thirsty and I am drinking my Water but I would love to turn it up and just drink the whole bottle.

I'm out 7 days and can only have chicken broth and propel water. (just so you will have that information.

I'm just hoping later that I can at least have a good half a cup at once.

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Wheetsin    714

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how much Water can you drink a one time. 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup, full cup?
Unless I'm already stuck on food, or am eating, I can drink however much I want. It funnels right on through. Well, most of the time. If I'm extra tight fluids may take a while. For the most part thin fluids such as water, juices, etc. I can drink however much I want, as quickly as I want. I was a chugger pre-op, and while I don't chug quite the same way, I can drink continuously. Hope that makes sense...

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AmIDoneYet    0

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I'm pretty bad at drinking and it bugs me quite often. I have found that the temperature of the Water makes a huge difference. I can drink quite a bit (half a bottle) of room temp water in a couple of gulps but only sips of hot or cold drinks. I have to make a concious effort to drink between meals and often catch myself dehydrated.

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RestlessMonkey    7

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I got my band 8/29 and have experienced no restriction whatsover. I was told that's common with the new AP lap band. I had probably 32 ounces of Water in the hospital while I was waiting for them to do my thin barium swallow and release me. I haven't ever CHUGGED but I take up to 4 good swallows at a time with no ill effect. I can drink normally. Because I have no restriction and because what I drink is thin liquid, I am not risking hurting my stomach or dislodging the band.

I think unless you feel restriction when you drink that it's safe for you to go ahead and drink fairly normally. My doc's office was pleased that I could and said that was one "improvement" with the newer bands....not as much worry about keeping hydrated. So try it.

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cookienay    0

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Speck, although everyone is different I can tell you my 7 day post op experience. I had a hard time post op getting anything down. It was a good 4 days before I wanted anything. By day 7 I could drink a 16-20 oz water bottle over about 30-45 minutes. I could take several big drinks at first and then drink the rest like a civilized person. I felt like I could chug- but made myself not do it. I am now 6 months out and guzzle down!!!

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kiz    1

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I've not had any problems drinking Water. I've never been a big gulper, but I can drink as much water as I want at any given time. I usually drink 16 oz in the morning before Breakfast, another 16 oz or more before lunch, and at least 32 oz before I go to bed. I've been able to drink without problem from the get go, and I still am feeling a good restriction from surgery as far as food intake. I'd love to stay this way, but I'm sure the hunger will set in before long.

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raitsky    0

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Hey there! So, after surgery, I was sort of scared to eat or drink. They scare you so much about the vomitting after surgery that I was terrified. HOWEVER, after a week or so, I was drinking normally. It is important NOT to chug because you do not want to swallow too much air. When air gets trapped you can suffer gas pains and/or vomitting. Also - if you haven't done so already, give up soda. It is NOT worth the effort to burp. It is painful and when I have had soda, I usuallly ended up throwing up. I hope that helps!

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speck    1

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. By day 7 I could drink a 16-20 oz Water bottle over about 30-45 minutes.

Wow, I can only drink 2-3 ounces per hour. When I tried more, my chest was killing me.

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IndioGirl55    32

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Wow, I can only drink 2-3 ounces per hour. When I tried more, my chest was killing me.

Take small/tin sips - no more gulping If I take 2 or 3 glups - I get pain even now.. You are still healing only 8 days out..

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speck    1

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Take small/tin sips - no more gulping If I take 2 or 3 glups - I get pain even now.. You are still healing only 8 days out..

Oh I don't gulp believe me. I'm saying it takes an hour to sip 2-3 ounces.

Do you know that feeling after a hard workout at the gym and you're sweating and you just turn an ice cold Water bottle up? That's what I want to do. But I know that's not going to happen .

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IndioGirl55    32

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Oh I don't gulp believe me. I'm saying it takes an hour to sip 2-3 ounces.

Do you know that feeling after a hard workout at the gym and you're sweating and you just turn an ice cold Water bottle up? That's what I want to do. But I know that's not going to happen .

Yep I hear ya - I miss it too - I forget sometimes and do it :tongue:- OMW for a few minutes - it's Oh Sh*T :wink2: Stupid you forgot again :crying:

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