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I'm almost 3mos post op. I do well with most of my requirements, but the whole no drinking 30 mins before and 30 mins after is my struggle. I mean as soon as I sit down to eat-instant dehydration! Lol I swear I'm dying of thirst at that specific moment in time!! I know I'm still trying to reprogram myself to this new habit , but damnit! Lol whew! I had to get that out!

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I know exctly what you are saying. It was such a natural habit for me also. I am fighting that bad habit everyday.

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I'm "practicing" the whole not drinking with meals thing and it is the most difficult thing for me right now. Especially with hot foods. I'm sure it'll be second nature for all of us at some point but I sure hear ya!

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I have never followed that rule. I decided from the start I wasn't spending my life with a dry mouth everytime I ate. I am 26 months post-op and have been at goal for almost 6 months. The only reason you are told not to drink and eat is so you don't flush food down your stomach faster. If you're paying attention to how much you eat, you can drink at the same time.

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My Dr told me the only reason they tell you that is because they want you to try to get your full 4 oz of Proteins in, also some people get very uncomfortable if they drink and eat. I've never had an issue. This rule I do not follow.

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If, at 3 months post op, this is your biggest struggle then I'd say you're well on the way to a much healthier life...

Congratulations to you...

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I know the reasoning behind it, but it's still a pain. I'm trying to follow the 'rules' as much as I can to maximize my loss but... Lol grrr this one is stupid! Lol we'll make it though ladies! I have faith!

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I went out for dinner on the weekend and would've drunk about a litre of Water with my meal. It'll be hard to get used to not being able to do this.

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Ditto..... I have found that I can drink right up till I eat but after I eat, I have to HAVE TO HAVE TO wait till 30 min pass otherwise I feel awful. You might be able to lessen the time before eating (as it moves faster in your pouch).

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That is a tough one! It takes so long to drink Water that it seems almost impossible, but eventually it all falls together.

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