Water water water

[Faith2009]

I drink TONS of water!! I can tell a difference in my skin and my overall health if I do not drink a lot of water...but I am wondering if I will be able to continue with this after I have my band. Is there anyone who was a big water drinker pre-band that was able to continue drinking lots of water?? It sounds like a lot of people cannot tolerate fluids after their band. What is everyone's experience with this? Any tips? :lb12:

[sawdawg]

I drink TONS of water!! I can tell a difference in my skin and my overall health if I do not drink a lot of water...but I am wondering if I will be able to continue with this after I have my band. Is there anyone who was a big water drinker pre-band that was able to continue drinking lots of water?? It sounds like a lot of people cannot tolerate fluids after their band. What is everyone's experience with this? Any tips? :lb12:

I drink tons of water before and after It is real important to drink at least 64oz of water per day after you are banded

[mona-camille]

I drink TONS of water!! I can tell a difference in my skin and my overall health if I do not drink a lot of water...but I am wondering if I will be able to continue with this after I have my band. Is there anyone who was a big water drinker pre-band that was able to continue drinking lots of water?? It sounds like a lot of people cannot tolerate fluids after their band. What is everyone's experience with this? Any tips? :lb12:

I;m banded and can still drink lots of water. But don't gulp, just sip.

[determination]

I have been banded but have had no fills yet. I drink over 64oz. of water everyday. I am like you, I actually crave water. Anne

[jhawkchick75]

I've had 2 fills and no problems with water. Luckily, i've always loved water and so I have no problems drinking lots. I've never heard of someone having problems with liquids unless they were too tight. If you ever have problems with liquids then that is a sign of a problem.

[michelleintj]

Im a big water drinker also, but i use to gulp it, now i take sips(not too small not too much) but I can't seem to get in as much as i use to drink...Too busy at work to "sip" water!!!

[JazzyJude]

I drink TONS of water!! I can tell a difference in my skin and my overall health if I do not drink a lot of water...but I am wondering if I will be able to continue with this after I have my band. Is there anyone who was a big water drinker pre-band that was able to continue drinking lots of water?? It sounds like a lot of people cannot tolerate fluids after their band. What is everyone's experience with this? Any tips? :lb12:

I was banded in Oct 2008 and had 2 fills and have no problem drinking my water and other liquids such as soups, tea, Crystal Light, Gatorade, etc. But like Mona says, not gulping, but reasonal amount at a time. Just have to remember not to drink in air at the same time, which at first it was hard to do...but now that I've been 'trained"...no issues at all. The more I exercise, the more water I want!

[Amanda2008]

I used to drink a lot out of a water bottle and I've switched to glasses. It's too easy to chug with a bottle.\

Also remember, no straws! While it seems like you would drink less with a straw, you also suck in too much air.

[ckiki]

I drink a lot of water too. Yesterday was my first day of solids, and I am really missing being able to drink water with my meal. Sometimes, I don't even want to eat, because I know once I do I will have to wait an hour before I can drink again, I actually crave water!