I'm wondering how some of the bansters on here handle the no eating and drinking simultaneously. I just started on mushies this evening and I have to say, it feels very unnatural to not be able to drink anything while eating. I was told by my doctor that I need to wait 30 minutes after food before being able to drink anything. Do ALL successful bandsters adhere to this rule? I am finding this difficult and its just hour one of "real food."

I find this hard to do too. Somrtimes I want a drink but then it is close to meal time so I dont know what to do eat or drink. I do follow the rule. I was banded on march 1 07 have follow the rules. might not like it but do it.

My doctor said it was ok to sip a drink through dinner. I do it all the time and haven't noticed any increase in hunger, or in how much I eat.

It IS hard! But I keep thinking about my dr.'s instructions and him saying that the greatest cause of failure with the band is drinking during and after meals. He says you can drink clear up until your first bite of food but then you can't drink agian for 2 hours after you finished eating. I'm a HUGE water drinker at meals--usually at restaurants they get tired of refilling my water glass so just sit a pitcher on the table! But that is over. It's a hard habit to break. I'm still on mushies and doing okay with it right now but once I start solids next month I think it's going to be harder. Another thing my dr. said is that babies never drink with their meals--it's an acquired habit so it's possible to unaquire it. Lots to learn with this band! Good luck!

I dont, it doesnt seem to make any difference to me. I dont tend to drink while eating unless I"m having a glass of wine, and then its only a sip or two. But I often finish my meal with a coffee straight afterwards. And I'm usually drinking coffee whilst eating my Breakfast.

I've only got 4kg to go to goal so I'd say it doesnt matter to me, lol.