Sipping/gulping
I have the same issue! I am working really hard to sip sip sip, slowly slowly slowly... and most of the time I do good with that but sometimes I just forget and drink like I normally do. I wouldn't call it gulping but it is not these tiny, slow sips either. I was told little sips would be all I would be able to do because of the restriction of the band - but since I have no restriction, I can drink normally and I too wonder if this is a problem??
"Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." 
The reason they don't want you to gulp is because when your band is full, and narrows the "passage way" - there is the tendency to have a "back up issue" (think of pouring too much water into a sink that's slow to drain). Also, there is a chance the "excess water & force" can expand the opening prior to the band - causing you to eat more.
Suggestion from a former gulper - get yourself a "sports bottle" and put your liquids into it. The narrow cap top will force you to drink slower. Or (as silly as it seems) get yourself a sippy cup (for home use).
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
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