Since I have not yet advanced from the liquid stage, I am curios to know how everyone's experience is with not drinking while eating. It seems like it would be so difficult at first. Do you ever get used to it. I tried it here and there during pre-op but I hated it.does anyone still attempt to drink while eating? Does it make you sick if you do it or just passes the food into the stomach quicker (allowing more room to eat more)?

I too have been wondering about this, since childhood I have always had a large class of juice with my food (sometimes two or three). I simply cant imagine how I'm going to eat without drinking when I get banded

Don't pour yourself anything to drink when you eat. No cup, you can't drink. Pretty easy!

I have to admit that it sucks. I have always been a big drinker when I eat but I took the 6 months prior to my surgery to get used to it and I started drinking much less when I ate. I am almost 4 months post op and it has gotten easier not to eat when I drink, but getting the fluids in between meals is now a real challenge as I do not have a desire to drink unless I am eating. I really have to force myself to sip between meals.

Don't pour yourself anything to drink when you eat. No cup, you can't drink. Pretty easy!

Lol sounds easy but I'm talking about the habit. I always feel thirsty when I eat and want to wash the food down with a beverage.

It is very easy to eat without drinking for me. I used to drink 2-3 glasses of milk, tea or pop with every meal. But just knowing it will hurt my weight loss by pushing the food through and also may cause pain, keeps me from doing it. Plus it is cheaper. Lol!

You'll get used to it pretty quickly. The frustrating part will become dealing with waiters who just can't seem to grasp that you don't want anything to drink, not even water.

I found it super easy to adapt to this. Not only does eating and drinking at the same time make the food pass through faster but it's something that I can't physically do. I can't fit the liquid and food in at the same time...it was easy for me to get use to.

Don't pour yourself anything to drink when you eat. No cup, you can't drink. Pretty easy!

This is exactly what I do. I don't get out a cup when I eat and I am fine. You will be so surprised at how fast this will become a habit. My husband will forget sometimes and asks me what I want to drink with my meal. I just look at him like he's crazy and then he remembers

I thought it would completely suck, but it actually came pretty easily. =D

I wont lie, it's not the easiest thing in the world since most people are used to drinking and eating. In the beginning I slipped up quite a few times but didn't even realize it until I was in mid sip. When I'm setting the table I don't put a glass at my spot just so it helps, the tricky part is doing it at a restaurant.....

If you can remind yourself that you'll feel full longer if you don't drink, it's easier to avoid it.

If you can remind yourself that you'll feel full longer if you don't drink, it's easier to avoid it.

Good advice!

Thanks for all the answers! It helps to hear all of your experiences and tips so that I can prepare my self for when the time comes.

Not drinking while eating was a huge concern fo rme when I got banded. I didn't think I would be able to break the habit. But, the band really make sure you don't. For me, it's no problem at all now. Good luck!