Question:
How much water can you gulp?

I can now take about 4-5 gulps of water at a time - is that a bad thing? Is it a sign that something may be wrong with my pouch? Thanks for your help!    — Kimberley D. (posted on July 3, 2003)

July 3, 2003
I am 4 1/2 months out. Depending upon what I am drinking from, ie. sports bottle, glass, etc., I can take 3 to 5 gulps at a time.
   — Fixnmyself

July 3, 2003
No, its not a bad thing. Eventually all of us get far enough out to drink normally again. Don't worry about drinking too much and stretching the pouch-can't happen-theres a hole at either end!
   — Cindy R.

July 3, 2003
Never fear!! The previous posters are right... you do get to the point where you can drink normally again, no stretching of your pouch either! :~) I can toss down about 8 to 16 oz. right quick! :~) I'm 18 months out! :~)
   — Sharon M. B.

July 3, 2003
I've been told that water can stretch out your pouch, just like food, so not to drink a bunch at once - but as your stomach stretches to the your new normal size (1/2 cup for RNY at one year) you will be able to get more in comfortably.
   — bethybb

July 5, 2003
i know sometimes i forget and gulp 2 or 3 big gulps of water.... back to back- and then i am reminded real fast! mine doesn't come up, but i get the most intense cramps and pain in my chest!!! OooWWWW, i hate when i do it. the pain last for like 5 minutes too.... i am almost 7 weeks post op
   — heather S.