So after my surgery, I was told I should stop drinking 5 minutes before eating and wait 45-60 minutes after eating before drinking.

My question is does that include Snacks? So if I eat a string cheese for a snack, I must wait 45 mins to drink? I'm wondering what your surgeons/nutritionists have told you?

My doc never got that specific. I've always just followed the 30 minute rule - no drinking 30 minutes before or after eating anything. The 30 minute rule is meant to keep food in your stomach longer. You might experiment and see how long you stay satisfied after a snack with and without drinking.

i was also told a half hour before and after, but like already mentioned its meant so that you don't wash your food through.

30/60 rule for me, but occasionally take a sip of water. But generally I follow the rule.

I would imagine that would include a snack ! You want to keep the protein in your stomach as long as you can

I would imagine that would include a snack ! You want to keep the protein in your stomach as long as you can

That's what I would assume too, I'm just curious if anyone's dr or program specifically mentioned snacks.

It doesn't specify breakfast, dinner or snack. It specified before and after EATING. for me at almost 6 months out I drink up to eating then drink nothing for 30-60 minutes after.

Mine says 30/30 before and after EATING so that would include snacks for sure

Got it, and it makes sense. Thanks everyone

I couldn't drink after eating anything if I wanted to unless I want it to come back up. For an hour or more. I must be slow to digest.

15/45 for me. I really am diligent.

15/30 for me.

I'm so thirsty all the time!! It's like torture to wait. Good suggestions tho. Thanks!

Edited April 11, 201412 yr by Megaloo

You guys that are so diligent - which is impressive - do you not even have a single sip after eating? To swish your mouth or anything? I always do, and I am two months out. Worried this is going to be my biggest struggle.

The timer on my watch has become a wonderful and helpful thing. I'm not super diligent about the before time but I am about the after time, and sometimes when I'm thirsty I am counting down those seconds until it reaches 30min!