His might come across as a stupid question. But is there a specific reason why we can't drink or sip water while we eat? This has truly been a challenge for me : /

Thanks in advance!

Its so you do not dilute your food and are able to eat more then you should be. It was near impossible before the band. As soon as I was banded it is not normal to me. I just dont bring a drink with me when I eat dinner or I dont ask for one at a restaurant.

This is something I'm really worried about. I didn't notice how much I drink when eaating this until I was told after I'm banded I can't. I don't have a surgery date yet, hopefully in the next month or two, but I started following the drinking guidelines already to break my habit.

It's not as bad as it sounds. It is what I was most worried about! I always order a water if I go out just for security for myself but not drinking with the meal hasn't been too hard. I do time right up to the thirty min after to drink tho and usually carry a drink with me wherever I go so I can have some as soon as the thirty min are up but a lot of that is so that I make sure I get in all the water I am supposed to drink every day. I promise u can do it!

What I would do is order a drink when arriving at a Resturaunt or drink fluids while I'm cooking dinner. That way im hydrated and not thirsty when eating. I then would deny refills after the food has arrived...

Here is another reason not to drink while eating. If you don't chew your food well and something gets stuck the first thing you will do is grab a drink. This will only make it worse because. I have not experienced this but this is what my doctor told me.

It was difficult at first but I just don't bring a drink to the table anymore.

My doctor says nothing to drink 30 mins prior to eating and 1 hour afterwards.....that's going to be a tough one, but I'm planning to do exactly as my doctor says.....I want that sweet smell of success! Good luck!

I physically CAN'T drink for at least an hour after eating - I'll throw up whatever I just ate. My doc says it's because it pushes the food down your pouch faster - not letting you feel full as long. But I also read in a lapband book that what I have is called the "cork effect". When the food is sitting in my pouch, drinking causes it to back up like a cork. It's quite painful. But I can drink up until the time I eat.

Marci

I have to wait an hour after as well. It didn't take long to get used to the waiting. I try to keep myself busy so the time seems to pass quickly. If I feel like my mouth is dry after eating, I'll chew a piece of sugar-free gum until I can have a drink.

I physically CAN'T drink for at least an hour after eating - I'll throw up whatever I just ate. My doc says it's because it pushes the food down your pouch faster - not letting you feel full as long. But I also read in a lapband book that what I have is called the "cork effect". When the food is sitting in my pouch, drinking causes it to back up like a cork. It's quite painful. But I can drink up until the time I eat.

Marci

The same thing happens to me. I can eat anything and everything, but if I take a drink of anything while eating...it comes right back up!

Up until my second to last fill I could drink while eating. Now, if I drink with food, it is likely to upset the balance and cause a stuck. I like the "cork effect" name, that is just perfect for what happens to me. Prior to that fill, it didn't make a difference at all. I'd not get hungry sooner. But if you cause yourself to get stuck a few times, you'll quit drinking with food, trust me!