Hi all, I am gearing up for surgery on 11/30. I have been buying soup, apple sauce and s/f jello. I already drink lots of water but I am wondering how you can get all your water in if you cannot drink 30 min before meals and one hour after. Are you only able to drink 4 oz. - 6 oz. at a time or does the water go quickly through the pouch so you can drink more than that at one time. I am thinking it is probably best to just take little sips all day. Right now I drink about 8 oz. at a time several times a day. I would like to start to adjust to routine that I will be doing after surgery. Will you please tell me your routine for water intake? Any insight is great. Also, I am excersizing to get in a routine before surgery too. I have cut down on portion size and making more low carb choices. Is there anything else I could do to make it easier after surgery for me to adjust? Thanks so much fo ryour insight. Theresa Marie

I drink 20 oz before Breakfast

20oz 1 hour after breakfast

20 oz before lunch

20oz 1 hour after lunch

20oz before dinner

20 oz 1 hour after dinner

and sometimes more during the afternoon

Water has been key to my weight loss I think

Wow, Theresa Marie, you are doing great on your "Bandster Habits'! You can drink right up until you eat, but wait at least 1 hour after meals. But you're right, it does take some doing. Best of luck to you!