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I was just wondering if many others drink with their food. I do. Can you tell a difference as far as appetite when you DON'T?

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Never ever drink fluids with your food drink 30 mins before and after having your food or the fluids flushes out your food and makes you feel hungry and you will end up eating more than what you actually need there are possibilities for your sleeve to be an failure if you continue the same!

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Nope I do not. I will drink up until I eat but from that point on I will not drink anything for a half hour after eating.

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Dr. said it wouldn't bother the sleeve it would just make me feel hungry sooner. I'm going to try not to drink when I eat but it seems when I do that my food feels all 'cloggy' in my stomach :(

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Dr. said it wouldn't bother the sleeve it would just make me feel hungry sooner. I'm going to try not to drink when I eat but it seems when I do that my food feels all 'cloggy' in my stomach :(

You will get used to it soon dont worry but please avoid taking Water with your food!

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I drink before meals, but have only had a drink with a meal a very, very few times. This is one of the most basic rules after vsg, so I comply. The few times that I did drink with my meal I found that I ate even less than I would without a drink and with eating so little in the first place I need the nutrition from food, not space filled with some liquid.< /p>

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No I don't. Takes getting used to but you will. I don't want to risk anything.

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No I don't. I was told this rule early on and used my few months waiting for approvals and all to practice it. I also had to learn to drink without a straw, to eat using infant cutlery, and to eat off small plates.

There have been a few times I took a small sip after the meal to cleanse my palate, but not actual drinking. Half an hour before and after.

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It's one of those things I really wasn't in the habit of anyway. Maybe a few sips. I don't order a drink at restaurants cause most of it is wasted so I just get Water. I haven't been sleeved yet, but that rule was given to me at our first class when I started my diet. It's one of the easier restrictions I've been told I will have to live with.

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Never and I thought I would miss it but really I have no space for liquid after I eat. Sometimes it takes 45 minutes to drink.

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I'm going to try to do this religiously today and see if it makes a difference! I'm even setting the timer for 30min on my phone. Thanks for the help.

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I don't make a point not to, but I just never did even before the surgery. However, if I need a sip or two I don't refrain.

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drink with their food.

melinda48

oh no, oh no - don't do it - never drink with any food :angry:

people have been shot for less :lol:

ok, ok - nobodies ever been shot (I don't think) - but............

one of the first most basic rules with the sleeve is never, never, ever drink while you are eating

stop drinking 15-30 minutes before you eat

wait up to an hour after you eat, before you drink

the above drinking rules can be difficult to learn (they were for me)- but they must/need to be observed

practice these Water rules before surgery (11/2)

also drinking lots of liquids are mandatory - at least 64 oz

take care

good luck

speedy recovery

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Someone said they put a shot glass of Water next to their plate because it made them feel more secure that if they felt "stuck" they could take a small sip...although they rarely/ never did. Might help if you're worried....I agree don't do it but having an emergency sip close by might put you at ease until it has become a comfortable habit.

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No I don't drink when I eat...in fact it seems impossible for me to. I usually have Water available but I don't drink it...maybe just a sip if my mouth is dry. It is almost painful to drink and eat.

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