I'm researching banding at the moment with a view to having the procedure done next year.

I have what may be a simple question but I cant find an answer for it.

I spend a lot of time outside with my job and where I live is very hot and humid in summer. I normally cant get by on less than 3 litres (about three quarter of a gallon) of Water a day and have actually suffered dehydration and collapsed on a day when I didnt drink that much.

Post-banding, will it still be possible to drink that much water every day?

Totally! The more water the better! :biggrin1:

yep...no probs with drinking water...I probably wouldnt drink 3 litres in one go though!!! but sipping throughout the day shouldn't be a problem. apart from at meal times when you aren't supposed to drink.

becky

Cool, thanks.

Why can't you drink at meal time? I keep reading that but can't find the reason why.

Thanks,

Why can't you drink at meal time? I keep reading that but can't find the reason why.

Thanks,

The reason is that drinking while eating will wash food right past the band, defeating it's purpose of making you feel satisfied with a smaller portion.

"washing food past the band" was never a possibilty for me.... it makes you choke all the more if there is any blockage. One good reason not to drink for 45 minutes after eating I guess.

Another I was told (by my nutritionist) is that the small amount of nutrients you are taking in while on a presumably low cal diet may pass through your system unabsorbed if you drink 15 minutes before or 45 minutes following a meal. If you are on a reduced diet, you need all the nutrition you can get to remain healthy.

As for the main question, water is good between meals to restrict appetite. Although, as has been noted... it may be tougher to drink large amounts at one time.

Thanks everybody!