Im almost a month post op now, Im still in the full liquid/pureed phase. I was wondering if the no water 30 min before or after a meal still applies since technically everything is like liquid anyway. Thanks for replies.

The 30 minute rule pretty much applies always. This is a new behavior we have to learn if we want to feel the restriction our sleeve gives us. While on the liquid/puree/mushy stage we are consuming liquids with the meal, you will be soon eating solids, so this is a good opportunity to transition to this new behavior.

Drinking before, during or right after eating solid foods will allow that food to flush through your system quicker and you will not feel the restriction you would otherwise. For many of us with eating issues, this would allow you to eat more food ... more calories ... more bad choices.

The 30 minute rule pretty much applies always. This is a new behavior we have to learn if we want to feel the restriction our sleeve gives us. While on the liquid/puree/mushy stage we are consuming liquids with the meal, you will be soon eating solids, so this is a good opportunity to transition to this new behavior.

Drinking before, during or right after eating solid foods will allow that food to flush through your system quicker and you will not feel the restriction you would otherwise. For many of us with eating issues, this would allow you to eat more food ... more calories ... more bad choices.

Thanx so much for clarifying. Im also going to check out your blog =p

Leederz

After a discussion w/my NUT - she said, you shouldn't eat for about 15 minutes before a meal.

But......the rule about not drinking during a meal is very important.

Then after the meal you can't drink for 45 minutes.

All this is per my NUT, - all NUTS are different so follow the rules per your NUT.

kathy

kathy

I'm so into the 30 minute rule now that I literally feel over-full if I try to drink too close to a meal. I used to set the timer on my phone to notify me when 30 minutes were up. Now I just "know" when 30 minutes are up...and usually its been closer to an hour when I think I should be drinking more water.

I'm so into the 30 minute rule now that I literally feel over-full if I try to drink too close to a meal. I used to set the timer on my phone to notify me when 30 minutes were up. Now I just "know" when 30 minutes are up...and usually its been closer to an hour when I think I should be drinking more Water.

Thanks I will keep this in mind, I need to start listening to my bodies cues

I started this habit before surgery and it was hard for the first couple of days, but then it just became habit. I usually do the dishes and some chores or something else right after eating and before I know it the time has already passed (usually more then required) and I realize I am thirsty.