How fast do you drink water?

Let's put it this way. You take four short sips, putting an ounce of water into your pouch. How long do you wait before drinking again?

keep sipping till you feel you need another... its important to stay hydrated..... always keep a sippy bottle or cup with u at all times.... Stacy

When I was first postop, I could only take one sip at a time; the second sip made me nauseous. A little better with Crystal Lite, etc, but still, that second sip was not pleasant. But at three months, I can now take three sips at a time which feels good when I am thirsty. My doctor had told me it would get easier to drink more as time goes by. Lynne

The reason I asked is that I seem to be able to drink a LOT more water than most people at my stage (six days post-op) do--if I'm taking constant short sips, I can drink a 16oz Poland Spring in 30 minutes or so. I was just wondering if something is wrong, since my experience with that is so different than what I've seen from others. I do NOT have the same situation with food--I just had two tablespoons of sugar-free chocolate pudding for breakfast, and I couldn't eat another bite with a gun to my head.

I have never had a problem with liquids..and for that I am grateful...I don't guzzle or chug..but have been able to drink normally since 3 or 4 days out of surgery. Sher' 272/222/???

I am four weeks post op today... but from the 3rd or 4th day, I did not have a problem with water or crystal light, as long as I sipped. I can take in even more if the liquid is room temperature to hot. I wouldn't worry about it. Food does not work that way at all though, does it? I did find that I do better with soups though, than any other foods... KC