I don't always obey the 30 mins before rule. I don't drink during or immediately after meals because that results in puking. While a free calorie dinner is nice in theory, I'd rather just follow the rules the best I can and avoid a slip.

I've never understood the 30 before eating rule. My doctor doesn't make us do that. If liquid goes right through the band what is the big deal? Asking because I don't know a real good answer.

My surgeon says to stop 5 minutes before.

B52 you are so correct. I love to drink water and gulping it is a pleasure for me especially when it is cold and im hot. Oh how my wonderful restriction has given me issues all weekend. I have concluded I can no longer drink water after I eat. I have been pb'ing all weekend from drinking water after meals. After 1 time yesterday and 2 times today. That's definitely the issue. I am so excited. I think I am finally in the "green zone".

I haven't had my surgery yet, but the nutritionist told me I could not drink during my meal because it would wash the food through the band and it would take longer to feel full. In that case I would eat more. The same goes with waiting for 30 minutes after the meal.

Ive actually have been able to do it with no problem, guess it sounded harder to do than it actually is

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I've never understood the 30 before eating rule. My doctor doesn't make us do that. If liquid goes right through the band what is the big deal? Asking because I don't know a real good answer.

I have heard that, depending what you drink, it can "prime" the band and make it looser. Myself, I don't worry about drinking before. I don't have a drink near me when I'm eating, and I wait (try to) 30 minutes....it's hard, I know!