I am struggling a LOT trying to get more than 600mls of water/tea/juice etc down between meals...it's so hard!!!

I can't tell if I'm too full, I don't want to overstretch my band by drinking more fluids than it can handle. I have been trying to have a sip here and there every 10 mins or so, but that in itself is a mission because I keep forgetting!!

How are you all drinking the 2ltrs of water/liquid that we are supposed to be drinking in between the nutritional fluid meals (or any other food for that matter)?!! Before the op I could quite easily go through 2ltrs of water a day!! :thumbup:

Edited May 13, 200917 yr by TeganRheana

Don't worry about liquids stretching your pouch. Liquids go straight through. That's why you aren't supposed to drink with meals ..... the well-chewed food would mix with the liquids and go right out of your pouch and take away any feeling of fullness. I drink probably an average of 10-12 glasses of water a day and the trick is to just keep a glass at hand at all times. For others, it's a large bottle or mug that represents a half (or even an entire) day's worth

remember you just had surgery. so just sip through out the day, your tea an other liquids count as fluids also.i am four months out so i drink a 16ounce bottle of special k water. i drink four of them a day so thats 64ounces.hope this help.

I keep a case of bottled water in my car, one at my office and one at home ........... and I bought a case of the Special K protein water packs from DrugStore.com

I don't like plain water much - so the Special K packs gives me flavor and protein.

Don't worry about liquids stretching your pouch. Liquids go straight through. That's why you aren't supposed to drink with meals .....

THANKYOU!!! this is what I have been worrying about. Before the band I could easily drink 2ltr a day no hassle...and I do get thirsty enough to drink plenty - but I have been worried about it stretching the band...thats the last thing I want to happen.

So I guess I can stick with trying to have a FEW sips at a time of water....one just usually isn't enough lol....I do have a water bottle I keep with me so that's cool too...

THANKS heaps for all of your responses!!! :crying: Much appreciated:)