One of the reasons I chose the sleeve is because it appeared that the digestive process stayed intact.

I have been wondering the following ...

If you drink Water with food (I know it's not recommended), or eat sliders, and food gets to you intestines before your gastric juices start breaking down the food ... does that change the digestion or absorption of that food?

Does anyone follow research on topics like this? Where do you get your info?

I know that drinking liquid triggers the pyloric valve to open so your stomach empties sooner and thus you can eat more or more frequently. I know that is one reason for the recommendation... Dr Alvarez addresses it in his book and i imagine online. As for the rest I haven't clue but am interested to hear from those who do!

Good questions, I hope one of the Vets answers. I can't imagine drinking with food though because I'm full so fast, Water would make me vomit. Granted I'm only 7 weeks out.

But my friend who has the sleeve (about 5 months out) said she still can't drink with her food. There is simply no room.