I am having trouble separating eating from drinking. Can someone explain to me why we are told not to do this? I need convincing at this point.

I HAVE to wait at least 30 minutes because it hurts really bad if I drink too close to eating. It feels like I'm having a heart attack!

My doctor told me I can sip with my meals so that's what I do. I'm 2 months post op

I am having trouble separating eating from drinking. Can someone explain to me why we are told not to do this? I need convincing at this point.

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Just out of curiosity. You trusted the surgeon to knock you out and remove 85% of a healthy stomach. Why would you second guess or presume you know better than his/her medical advice postop?

@Amanda Rae, out of curiosity I am wondering why your signature panel which says “If You Propose To Speak, Always Ask Yourself, Is It True, Is It Necessary, Is It Kind.” yet you post the opposite. Your response was neither kind or necessary.

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Thanks Don You are always full of good advice

@Amanda Rae' date=' out of curiosity I am wondering why your signature panel which says “If You Propose To Speak, Always Ask Yourself, Is It True, Is It Necessary, Is It Kind.” yet you post the opposite. Your response was neither kind or necessary.[/quote']

I'm sorry you feel that way.

Well I guess everyone is different .

In my case my Doctor did mention not to do both at the same time.

Me all hard head did try , and it get me nausea .

I ask my doctor why?

And he reply , " if you put solids in a bottle and after that put liquids , what will happens ?

answer is ... Solids will go up and liquids will fill up all the apace .

That's why the nauseas.

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Um...there is no malabsorption...no re routing of the intestines at all...just not able to eat as much...one of the reasons I chose this surgery. As far as drinking with eating...it does wash some of the food down faster...so you can eat more sooner. In the beginning I didn't listen to this and got very sick a few times and learned my lesson. Now almost two years out I can eat and drink a little bit at the same time...but I do notice that when I do this I am able to fit more in. Good luck!

Congrats on reaching your goal I had surgery on 6/21 I'm down 18 lbs its seems fast I have 100 to go I know it's not easy and I get happy when I hear that people get to goal I'm going on vacation Florida Saturday and I start my purée stage have to do what I have to do any suggestions ?

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Mash potatos and chicken soup was the best for me When I hit the road for work .

@Amanda Rae, out of curiosity I am wondering why your signature panel which says “If You Propose To Speak, Always Ask Yourself, Is It True, Is It Necessary, Is It Kind.” yet you post the opposite. Your response was neither kind or necessary.

It was honest, though. And we all need a dose of honest. Don't fight the plan... We all want you to SUCCEED. This is a small behavioral change that can help you!

Congrats on reaching your goal I had surgery on 6/21 I'm down 18 lbs its seems fast I have 100 to go I know it's not easy and I get happy when I hear that people get to goal I'm going on vacation Florida Saturday and I start my purée stage have to do what I have to do any suggestions ?

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If you eat meat (I don't), I have heard lots of people say that they like the Wendy's chili while on the road. You could blenderize it or just be sure to chew it really, really well and eat slowly. You could also do mashed potatoes, but you are better off focusing on protein. Soups are great during the puree phase. I am a vegetarian and I really like the Morningstar protein products--the vegetarian meatballs and vegetarian breakfast "sausage" especially. Those early post-op seem to find that they set better than animal protein and they are easy to heat up if you are going to have a fridge and microwave. I like to heat the protein "meat"balls with a little ricotta and marinara plus some parm and/or mozz cheese (just a bit for a protein and flavor boost). Also, Greek yogurt is a great source of protein during the puree stage. You can add half a scoop of protein powder to boost the protein. Laughing Cow soft cheese wedges are a lifesaver too. You can also do refried beans topped with some cheese. Even Taco Bell has them if you need to do fast food while traveling. Good luck and have a good vacation!

It was honest' date=' though. And we all need a dose of honest. Don't fight the plan... We all want you to SUCCEED. This is a small behavioral change that can help you![/quote']

I didn't think my question was particularly unkind either. It was very direct, but not unkind.

I will have to agree to disagree with the OP on that particular matter.

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Hi. Great video! I have been sneaking some sips with meals -- to "wash things down." After watching this video, I thought I would actually try not sipping with meals and waiting the 30 minutes after a meal before drinking.

So, iPhone, clock, timer on, set to 30 minutes after I finish a meal. No drink with meal, and stop drinking 15-30 BEFORE a meal to allow liquid to clear my tummy before eating. You know what -- I actually ate less! I could not eat the same size portion that I ate before, when I was "sipping."

Who knew that the advice to not drink while eating and waiting until 30 minutes after had a purpose? It's so easy to slip up!

It makes me nauseous and when I burp after drinking I spit up food like a baby, GROSS! I can take a sip but if I take gulps then usually I will spit up food. I rarely eat and drink. What I learned is to drink before the meal so that I'm not thirsty soon after eating.

Easiest and most succinct way to explain why not to eat and drink at the same time: it hurts!