Question:
Will gulping water stretch our my stomach?

In my post-operative guidelines booklet it says not to gulp water. Why? I am 13 days post-op and can take a big drink of water(2 swallows for 1`mouthfull) will this stretch my pouch? Could I cause a leak by doing this or eating until I am full this early post-op?    — Jennifer T. (posted on January 18, 2003)

January 18, 2003
Personally, I wouldn't worry too much about it unless it causes you pain or discomfort. Basically just listen to your body and your new tummy. I've always been a gulper more than a sipper. Only time it bothers me is when it's ice cold. Good Luck to you! - Anna LAP RNY 7/3/02 -106lbs.
   — Anna L.

January 18, 2003
It can cause some people to throw up if they gulp it to fast. It won't hurt you though. The more water you can get in the better.
   — Linda A.

January 18, 2003
I asked my surgeon if I could strech my pouch with water and he said "no" Althought I wouldn't gulp water, sip slowly
   — barbara A.

January 19, 2003
OK - now i'm convinced that I am abnormal... am I the only one that has trouble with room temperature water? I just can't drink it. My water has to be ice cold to be tolerable.
   — Toni C.

January 19, 2003
I cannot drink anything room temp. Hot or ice cold.
   — Oldsoul