im not banded yet im just trying to learn all i can. they say u cant drink while eating what about just a sip just to help to swallow your food?

You are not supposed to drink 15 minutes before a meal or 30 minutes after. You dont need help to swallow your food. The whole point of not eating and drinking at the same time is so that you wont push the food through the pouch and you will stay fuller longer. If your doctor said dont do it then dont do it.

Make sure when you make your food that it is moist enough to swallow without using anything to drink. If it is too dry try adding some broth. You also want to make sure that you do not throw up. If you add too much at once to the pouch you may throw up and it is possible for the band to slip. I hate throwing up and will go to almost any length not to do it so you know I am going to follow this rule.

Debora

I have drank with meals before, a lot times it causes my to feel "stuck". I now only do it in extreme cases, temp of food, or if it is too spicey. Good luck