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?

I am a bad girl. Yes I drink when I eat sometimes. Definitely within those 30 minutes. But I am almost 2 1/2 years out. Things are back to normal. I can eat more than I should. So, I am warning you not to follow me. Bad habits can slip back in.

What happens when you eat & drink together? The pyloric value can allow food to slip through more easily, so you do not get the "full" feeling and in the end eat more

Be wise and don't start.

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I am a bad girl. Yes I drink when I eat sometimes. Definitely within those 30 minutes. But I am almost 2 1/2 years out. Things are back to normal. I can eat more than I should. So, I am warning you not to follow me. Bad habits can slip back in.

What happens when you eat & drink together? The pyloric value can allow food to slip through more easily, so you do not get the "full" feeling and in the end eat more

Be wise and don't start.

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Have you done ok with maintaining your weight?

I always did drink a little with my meals. I don't notice a difference with the full feeling between drinking and not drinking. I'm almost 2 years out and maintaining without problems.

I always did drink a little with my meals. I don't notice a difference with the full feeling between drinking and not drinking. I'm almost 2 years out and maintaining without problems.

I honestly can't tell either...but I'm only drinking a few sips.

I haven't had my surgery yet but I'm terrifed of this rule. I always have to drink when I eat because after one bite it feels stuck. I hope after my surgery its not like that :/

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?

I am still pre op but I plan to get my fluids in and then eat

I don't drink with my meals - 30 mins before and wait 30 mins after - BUT if I need a sip of water I take it, I just don't gulp it down!

I do drink with my meals, and I don't stop drinking before I eat, and I drink even when I'm eating. I don't usually drink a whole lot after I eat, but it isn't because I was told not to do it. I usually just don't want to do it (probably because I feel too full).

I do always get my Protein in, and I don't feel hungry. I've managed to lose over 80 pounds, and I am still losing. My surgery was August 2011.

At most a TINY sip at the end to clear the dryness. But after 30 minutes is up I start hitting the water hard to get 80-100 oz in. Eating and drinking sure takes a lot of concentration now!

I used to until my dr told me this week not to worry about it. He said it was an old rule for bypass folks. So I drink now. The dr said that it won't hurt you.

My doctor says up to four ounces is fine with a meal. It is an old bypass thing that isn't as applicable with the sleeve, but it's often advised because people typcially drink far too much with a meal.

It's no different than having Soup. I don't drink with every meal, but with dinner I have a glass of wine. I don't drink 15 to 30 mins prior because when I am drinking fluids for fluids sake I'm drinking larger amounts, but on occasion while cooking I have a bit of wine as well. My doc is fine with this.

I saw someone say they drink wine...how long has it been since your VSL? I am under the impression that I can't drink alcoholic beverages for two years. I haven't touched booze since my surgery, and actually I planned on never bringing it back in to my diet because....I love booze. Lol!

I saw someone say they drink wine...how long has it been since your VSL? I am under the impression that I can't drink alcoholic beverages for two years. I haven't touched booze since my surgery' date=' and actually I planned on never bringing it back in to my diet because....I love booze. Lol![/quote']

I waited two months after my second surgery (aprox) three from the first. My doctor requires two months so that the healing is complete and then allows it but cautions you to account for it in your daily planning.

Often docs don't like it because it can be calorie rich with no other value. I'm a wine collector and I wouldn't have had this surgery if I couldn't enjoy wine again eventually.

Haha I see! Well I'm going to pretend you didn't say that! Haha I believe that my success comes from not drinking....and I was happy to Think I couldn't. :-) Haha what's that saying about ignorance? Tee hee. Man. I do love booze...but I better stay away...I was to say the least...a lush! :-)

I don't eat and drink together, I wait 30 minutes after a meal to drink. That was what my surgeon recommended and I have tried to follow that along with the no sodas, no chewing gum, protein first, lots of water and take your vitamins everyday and exercise.