2 weeks out, doing well. Dr. said I could start experimenting with normal foods (which I have fully taken advantage of and am loving.) However, I think the part I'm struggling most with is forgetting that I'm not supposed to drink with my meals.

I've done it multiple times and haven't noticed problems. What is the reason behind this again? Is it just they don't want you to flush the food any faster since you don't eat as much?

The NP told us that if you drink before eating you run the risk of not being able to eat your meals and obviously eating what little you can at this point is important. Also, if you drink too soon after a meal, then you end up flushing the food you ate and will get hungry sooner, eat more and ultimately fail at losing weight.

From the National Association for Weight Loss Surgery, this is one of the top 10 sabotaging mistakes that weight loss surgery patients make.

"3rd Mistake: Drinking with Meals

Yes, it's hard for some people to avoid drinking with meals, but the tool of not drinking with meals is a critical key to long-term success. If you drink while you eat, your food washes out of your stomach much more quickly, you can eat more, you get hungry sooner, and you are at more risk for snacking. Being too hungry is much more likely to lead to poor food choices and/or overeating."