I am seriously considering having a lapband (already seen the surgeon) but the one thing I am worried about is the no liquids whilst eating. I work in a very social industry which involves alot of cocktail parties/client dinners etc and am thinking it will be impossible to not drink whilst eating.

Im not just talking alcohol but Water aswell.

Im willing to try my hardest and certainly wont drink when at home, I just know that I will find it hard when out.

How strict do you have to be with that?

Thanks guys x

The first time I went out to eat with my band I ordered a glass of tea. When it came I looked at my son and said "why did I get this? I can't even drink it!" I had a few sips before my lunch came and left the rest. I hope they didn't think they served bad tea!

I usually don't drink a drop until well after I've eaten. If I've eaten something spicy or what I ate leaves a horrible taste in my mouth, I take a small sip to get rid of the taste and that's it.

Think of yourself as a rich thin society socialite who never wants to put calories to her lips, but goes to high falutin' social events all the time. She can pull it off with class and so can you.

last time i drank (not a sip mind you a drink) i had a PB and it was not pleasant.... :phanvan

May I ask what actually happens when you PB?

I follow the band rules to a "T". I do not drink while eating, I wait 1 hour before drinking after I eat.

But, to stop the questions from everyone when I go out with a group, I order a glass of Water. They don't ever notice that I don't drink it.

I am right there with you. I always get water and no one ever notices. When I go out with the family, we use my glass to wash the babies pacifier if he drops it

May I ask what actually happens when you PB?

pretty much projectile "vomiting" ... it comes from the stoma (not the stomach so there is no stomach acid)... it wasnt horrible, but i dont want to do it again either.

Thanks for the responses guys x

Im now 5 days out and am doing pretty well. I am however wondering if you can drink Water whilst eating Soup etc on the liquid stage. I assume yes since it is all liquid but thought it best to check.

Not drinking with eating is definately now the hardest part for me. I don't drink for 30 minutes before or after. I'm sure the time will come where I may feel I HAVE to drink - and I will probably pay for it in the end.

Yeah, you're right. It doesn't make sense not to drink with meals on the liquid stage. It's just good to start practicing now....... Behave like a good bandster now to get those good habits down right from the beginning.

I drink fluids right up to the moment I start eating, but then none for 60-90 minutes.