I totally get why they tell sleevers to not drink while eating, but is this a permanent thing?

I like spicy stuff, and in general like sipping on something while I eat (usually Water, but love milk too) and it is very sad to me if that is how it is to be for the rest of my life.

I'd get over it, but the spicy stuff is probably a no-go if I can't drink something with it.

(and apologies if this has been asked/answered many times before - searched but nothing popped up)

@@FrankiesGirl I think it's suppose to be but I don't know if it something people really follow forever, I do but I'm still new.

I had the RNY bypass and although I am only 4 weeks post-op, I am able to take small sips while I eat. It's really just enough to wet my mouth. I have always been a big water drinker at all times so that has been one of the more difficult things for me. My mom is 9 years post-op and she has no problem having a little to drink with her food.

When I eat something spicy, I do rinse the inside of my mouth, but that is probably just a tablespoon. In the old days I would eat a huge plate of food, go back for seconds, AND drink a quart of Pepsi. My stomach must have been as big as a basketball. I love my itty bitty sleeve.

I can't at 19 months out. I live for spicy food. Sucking on an ice cube is your friend.

This is something I've been wondering as well. Sucking on ice sounds like a good idea.

How long did you guys wait to try something spicy after being sleeved?

It's a forever change. My cousin had her surgery 3 -4 years ago and still follows this step. Sorry my nut did advise that during a meal should you "need" a drink a super tiny sip would be ok however it should be minimal.

I added hot sauce to my soups starting at about a week out.