How long between eating and drinking?

[katie2244 11]

I'm curious about how long people leave between eating and drinking?

This is the hardest part for me...i seem to always be thirsty. My nutritionist had to wait an hour after eating and stop 30 min before. I keep forgetting to ask the doc about what to do about my diabetes meds, which i am supposed to take with meals. I have been waiting the hour after meals to take them.

Thanks in advance!

[Lady VS 1,147]

Yes that's what we are supposed to do is wait at least two hours but I never did. I drink with my food and I'm almost three years out.

[sthenny 11]

I been drinking with my food too, i have 1 year with my LB and no problem at all !! Good luck

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

Originally, they used have all those drinking rules. They now know that food passes through the band in about a minute and actually shouldn't be digesting in the pouch at all. Because of this, the old theory that if you drink while you eat or immediately after washes the food through too fast is no longer valid. Now, many surgeons are changing their recommendations and allowing small sips with meals and immediately before/after eating.

But as always, it's best to follow your specific surgeon's instructions.

[PJkitty 139]

I was told 10 min before and 20 min after but I'm still on thick liquids so I haven't had to do that much it's gonna b hard for me too...good luck

[miss679 39]

I find this difficult at times as well. My instructions are that I can drink up until I eat. Then I am to wait 30-60 minutes after eating to drink again. I usually make 30 minutes but not much longer most of the time.

[skb123 308]

I'm curious about how long people leave between eating and drinking?

This is the hardest part for me...i seem to always be thirsty. My nutritionist had to wait an hour after eating and stop 30 min before. I keep forgetting to ask the doc about what to do about my diabetes meds, which i am supposed to take with meals. I have been waiting the hour after meals to take them.

Thanks in advance!

My doctor said 15 minutes before and 30-45 after eating. Hope this helps you!

[Ladybandito 516]

Once again, we're all on different advice. Mine is drinks up until the first bite and then 1 hour after after eating. Small tiny sips are OK when necessary with food. Idk, works for me.

[aubrey222 45]

My surgeon says no liquids 30 mins before or after, my GI doctor says absolutely drink with your meals!!! I do happen to drink anyway!!!

[katie2244 11]

Thanks everyone! So interesting how different the answers are.

[mdgirl 6]

I was told 30 min before and after and don't drink during meal. The reasoning I was given is that you want time before the meal because the liquid will still be in your pouch and cause the food you eat to swell and make eating difficult. For not drinking during or with in 30 min after, that is because it will cause the food to push through faster and you may eat too much.

That all said, like most, I don't follow that 100%. I wait 10-15 before and after meals. I typically don't drink during because for me, the liquid actually makes the food get stuck. I don't have to wait before but I definitely have to wait a few minutes after or else the liquid will come back up.