How long should I wait after a meal to drink some water?

My surgeon doesn't require that we wait after eating to drink Water. I would definitely ask your nutritionist so you stay in line with their goals for you though.

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How long should I wait after a meal to drink some Water?

My surgeon *and* Nutritionist said to wait 30 to 60 minutes after I eat. That way, the food has time to work it's way through the band on it's own and I benefit from feeling full for a longer period of time.

I think most doctors will say 30 min's at minimum.

How long should I wait after a meal to drink some Water?

depends on what your own doctor recommends

some say 20 mins and some say 30 min and some say 45

and some say no time at all

i personally wait 20 min but if i need a sip, i take it

use your best judgement...what did your doctor advise you?

My surgeon says 30 minutes.

I asked my surgeon about this. He's a little more aggressive than others talked about on this site but I love him and he came highly recommended. His answer is different so I'm only offering as a different point of view. He said water with a meal is fine. What he doesn't want is someone washing down or pushing down their food using fluid. But if you're just drinking sips while eating as part of the meal or because you're thirsty, he says no problem. Again, do what your doc says. This is just a different point of view