Week 3-Still sipping?

Michelle I.
on 4/17/20 10:42 am - VSG-1/6/14, CA

So, I am starting week 3 of post op. How long am I supposed to keep "sipping?" I guess I don't really get it. It feel like sipping causes you to suck in air. hmmm

By no means do I "chug" my water but I would really like to just take a normal drink.

How long did everyone wait to actually drink at a normal pace?

Input welcome....

Partlypollyanna
on 4/17/20 11:48 am

RNY on 02/14/18

I drank normally from day 1 and took "sip sip sip" to mean keep drinking to make sure I got my 80 oz in. Maybe I did it wrong!

HW: 306 SW: 282 GW: 145 (reached 2/6/19) CW:150

Jen

Michelle I.
on 4/17/20 12:03 pm - VSG-1/6/14, CA

LOL-maybe I'm doing it wrong. Oh my. ???

Partlypollyanna
on 4/17/20 12:38 pm

RNY on 02/14/18

We've got some really smart and experienced peopl, I'm sure someone else will weigh in!

HW: 306 SW: 282 GW: 145 (reached 2/6/19) CW:150

Jen

Citizen Kim
on 4/17/20 1:03 pm - Castle Rock, CO

RNY on 07/27/04

I still can't chug, but you should be able to drink normally at 3 weeks.

Your body will tell you whether you're doing ok or not. Chugging hurts like a mofo for about 10 seconds when I try - like, really hurts!

Try not to ever let yourself get thirsty - if that means measuring your liquid intake, then do that.

Proud Feminist, Atheist, LGBT friend, and Democratic Socialist

White Dove
on 4/17/20 2:11 pm - Warren, OH

RNY on 10/16/07

If you are just afraid to take a normal drink, then go ahead and do it. You have waited long enough.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends

Teenie
on 4/17/20 4:24 pm - Pittsburgh , PA

RNY on 12/19/17

You do you girl!!! Drink at what pace makes you comfy. As long as you get in at least 64oz your doing great. I spread mine out throughout the day but I don't allow myself to have my first coffee before I get 20 oz of water in then after coffee and breakfast I do not allow myself my next meal till I drink at least 25 more oz. it keeps me accountable and I spread it out throughout the day. congratulations on your new Journey. Enjoy the ride.

HW 299 SW 290 CW 139 GW 140 2/08/2019 OPERATION: Surgical Hernia with excision of total surface area of 55 x 29 cm of abdominal skin.

Michelle I.
on 4/17/20 5:12 pm - VSG-1/6/14, CA

A million thanks. Truth be told I love water. I mean I can drink some serious ounces. That's why I was like if I keep sipping...I will die of thirst. Took a normal (a little smaller than normal) drink and it went great!

sleeved524
on 4/23/20 10:26 am

RNY on 01/30/20 with

lol you can drink michelle how much and how fast your body will let you..and trust me your body will let you know know what it likes and doesn't....all the time..

your doing great!

MadisonRose
on 4/18/20 8:07 am

RNY on 01/23/19

I have been taking normal sips for as long as I can remember. However, I wasn't getting in nearly enough fluids. I was getting 30 ounces in at best for the first 6 months to a year. I just now recently within the past few months been able to get in my 64 plus ounces. If I still drink too much too fast though I get nauseous and have pain. I've never been one to drink plain water unless I'm super thirsty, but crystal light has really helped me meet my fluid intake goal. I used to couldn't stand the stuff, but now I love it!