Question:
Will I ever get to drink water normally again?

   — Glenn L. (posted on January 1, 2003)

January 1, 2003
Yes. at 4 months out I drink water the same as before surgery. This has been true for about 2 months for me.
   — barbara A.

January 1, 2003
i had surgery on nov 12th and i can drink half a 12oz can of minute maid light or brisk diet iced tea wait a few minutes then finish it off. so that's a whole can in less than 10 minutes.
   — kimberly T.

January 1, 2003
I feel the same way. I had WLS on 12/4/2002 and I miss drinking water and juice and just a nice drink without sipping.
   — Margaret C.

January 1, 2003
At 6 months out I can gulp water once again...have been able to do that since around 3 or 4 months out.
   — [Deactivated Member]

January 1, 2003
It will happen. I am 10 weeks out, and have been able to drink water without a problem for about 3 weeks. Gulp it. :) Good luck.
   — Tamara K.

January 1, 2003
Hi, I am almost 5 months post RNY and I drink like I did before the surgery.I have for a month or so now.. I think everything gets better with time..LOL..Kind of like us girls..LOL...Lots of luck to you..
   — Sharon1964

January 2, 2003
Yes. I was surprised after surgery to see that water did not agree with my pouch. I didnt really start drinking it until 2 months post (in any amount anyway). I started with room-temp. Now at 6 monhts post, I can drink nice cold water pretty quickly as before.
   — emilyfink