How long do people wait to drink before eating and also after eating I have heard so many conflicting info what is everyone doing in regards to this thanks

Personally, I will drink right up to my first bite of food, I have little restriction and the water just goes strait through. However, I always wait about an hour after a meal to drink anything else.

I'm just going to wait and see, I've been to two information evenings for the two surgeons I was considering and both had people who'd had the band and lost their weight get up and speak. All four of them said they occasionally drink while eating - like going out for dinner, one man said really, if you're hungry sooner who cares? You're usually going home to bed anyway. All of them said it didnt give them problems as long as it was tiny sips with the meal. All said however that they waited a while before the after dinner coffee as it had a tendency to back up!

I asked the surgeon I chose, he said its best to follow ALL the rules, but once in a while doesnt hurt as long as it doesnt make me PB or cause me pain. But not to do it too often.

I'll see how I go I think. I dont think its going to be that hard to have a pre-dinner glass of wine rather than a with dinner one. Its the coffee after dinner I'll miss. I dont have one till an hour or two later at home but I like it instead of dessert when I'm out, or with dessert if there's something I really want - not really a dessert eater anyway.

I generally drink a big glass of water about five minutes before a meal. Then I try not to drink anything for an hour after a meal. On occassion, in the evenings I will have a sip of water while eating if need be (I've always had a fear of choking lol, so its a hard habit to break).

I try not to drink at least 1/2 hour prior to eating....never drink while eating....and always wait at least 1/2 hour after eating.

I, like Margo, was told the 30 minute before and 30 minute after rule. I have been very thristy and broken that with no problems but I want to try to follow the rules.