How long are you supposed to wait before && after a mean to drink water?

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I was told 30 min before first bite and 30 min after last. I started practicing Before I got the band, it is one if the toughest habits to break in my opinion.

Okay great. Thank you!

I was told you can drink all the way up until you eat (since water just passes through the band), and then wait 30 min. till after you eat.

I like that better.(: thank you.

Yep, I drink right up till I eat and then I have to wait 30-45 minutes (I can actually feel when I'm ready to drink) afterwards. I vomit if I drink right after eating. It's easier to comply with that rule!

Marci

It's hard for me because after I eat, I can drink and I'm fine.

I was told to stop 5 minutes before and wait til 30 minutes after.

The reason to stop before is important during post op to make sure you don't feel full before you get your Protein eaten. The wait is so your brain fully registers your satiated; making it less likely you'll be hungry sooner.

It's true Water will flow easily but the hole for the band is only so big and your digestive track only applies south pressure think of a sink drain. Big hole means fast drain small hole means slower drain. Right after surgery the swelling means it's a pretty small hole.

Thank you!