How big is a sip of liquid?

tapshoes · 03-11-2008, 12:08 PM

I am recently banded (not yet had a fill). Without wanting to appear stupid, what is the size of a 'sip' of liquid? As someone who normally consumes 3 litres of water a day (I LIKE water), I can consume 1 litre in an hour without even being aware of drinking. Can the pouch stretch with too much water at one time (my sense is that it would)? Is a sip enough only to wet your lips? or to have an amount to swallow? or what? I know 'chugging' would be too much, but other than that I don't know what the measure would be.

Thanks :confused2:

**Wheetsin** · 03-11-2008, 12:12 PM

Unless you're really, really tight or having unusual circumstances, water will pretty much go right through. I can't say for sure, who knows, but with regular/moderate restriction I wouldn't see water stretching the pouch.

A sip is... let's say a half tsp to one tsp. When you're drinking a hot drink and just take in a little to test the temp, that's probably a sip.

I don't chug now, I have no interest in trying because being overfilled on liquids has its own special sweet pain, but I can take a full drink, swallow it, and take another full drink 3 - 4 times with no worry. (The only time I have issues is following sticky meals). I have no problems drinking 120+ ounces a day.

jrg1979 · 03-11-2008, 12:29 PM

It should take 3-4 "sips" to empty a medicine cup. That is how the Dr. explained a "sip" to me.

tapshoes · 03-11-2008, 01:20 PM

Thanks for the feedback...although 2 or 3 sips to empty a medicine cup...good heavens no wonder some people find it a challenge to consume all their water every day! At that rate, it would take an hour to drink a cup. Oh well, if I must, I shall.