What happens if you chug water 1 week post op
The only things that may happen if you drink too much too quickly are that you may experience pain and/or you may have the water back up into your esophagus (which feels a bit weird and can be a little scary, and might make you throw some it it back up).
You cannot damage your pouch or sleeve by drinking too much.
Lora
14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained
You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.
Many can drink normally right out of surgery. Others may take several weeks. Count yourself fortunate you can drink without discomfort.
Patients are advised to sip, I'm guessing, to cater to those with the most difficulty. I would't go guzzling a gallon of water, but it sounds like you are doing great.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
