The first month is rough, but it gets a lot easier after that, especially as you learn to listen to your new stomach. I am now five months post-op and drink water regularly, not in little sips, but not in big gulps either. I don't drink with meals or for 30-45 minutes afterwards. I was only out of work for a week and a day (a total of six days out of work), but I had practically no pain after the first two days. The first week back at work was quite tiring, but I sit much of the day.
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