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I found out the hard way this evening. I was eating and I felt the food getting stuck. I thought it would be a good idea to sip something to get it to go down. Instead, everything that I sipped came back up! Lesson Learned!!

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I have been struggling with this as well. It's very difficult not to eat and drink at the same time, and very hard to re-learn habits. I'm 52 yrs old and it's tough! Now, I'm finding that if I drink before my meal, then NOT during, I'm okay. If I do take a sip - it's almost like it plugs me up. I can't eat and drink at the same time anymore.

6 months post op, and I'm still learning!

Hi there - I'm also in my 50s and trying to unlearn habits too. Had my first 4mls fill a week ago and I'm noticing very little difference. I never feel "tight" and can drink and eat at the same time without any noticable effect - I don't make a habit of this but tried it too see. Nothing. It seems I'll need another fill if I compare notes with you. Thanks for the information.

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I try not to drink anything for 30 minutes after eating, but will take a little swish of liquid to rinse if I need to. The PA lady who does my fills, told me during my first fill that it was okay to drink while eating. I'm not totally listening to her.... I have to remember though, if I do drink during eating, to not eat any more than what I measure out. I do always make sure to not eat for a minimum of 4 1/2 to 5 hrs after I eat. Good luck to you.

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this is the hardest thing for me....

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Yes, that's one of the things i really struggle with! Every since you begin to eat solid foods as a child your always given a drink to. It's a tricky habit to break.

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Is it just me, but I'm finding it hard to adjust to not being able to have something to drink while eating? Prior to being banded, I always had either Water or ice tea (sugar-free) with my dinner and a cup of coffee with Breakfast. Anyone else having the same issue?

SusieQ11o4-i did the exact same thing thought a drink would help! WRONG! lol just like you lesson learnt!!!

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Me too! I just had my third fill not quite two weeks ago and i am very tight! If I try to drink, I end up with that "urpy" feeling...

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