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Eating and drinking "rules"

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gastricsleever    259

gastricsleever
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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?

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joatsaint    2,814

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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.

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CraveUrBrains    12

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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.

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septappt    74

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

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gastricsleever    259

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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. :)

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Seela    1,187

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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.

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jess9395    5,450

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

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SuperFab    689

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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.

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Bombs    353

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15/45 for me. I really am diligent.

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mmhutch    28

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15/30 for me.

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Megaloo    4

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

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GriffinSabine    34

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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.

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wynblade    14

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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!

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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