So... the 'no drinking 30 minutes before' is so your stomach will be empty enough to handle the all -important Protein you will be feeding it... and 'no drinking during/ after 30 minutes of a meal' is so you don't wash down what you just put in there so you'll stay full longer and give your body a chance to adsorb all the nutrients, right?

Well, what about pre-op? I mean, obviously drinking prior to a meal isn't as big of a deal since our stomachs are already at full size... but what about not drinking for 30 minutes afterwards? Do you think it helps with keeping us full longer? Do you think there is any benefit - pre surgery - to not drinking with your meal, or afterwards for 30 minutes (Other than to get used to it as you approach your surgery date)?

I've been chewing, chewing, chewing... and I've all but eliminated drinking during my meal, in preparation... but I was wondering if there's a real benefit to it, say for someone just looking to lose weight in general...

Obviously I need the insurance company to hurry up and approve me, because I think I'm going crazy over here OVER THINKING things! ha!

yeah, something that you really do need to practice and get into habit before surgery. I have had Water too soon after eating before and have spent the better part of the next couple of hours in the bathroom lol - lot easier not to drink anything

I'm actually heartened by this, miiasan. If after the surgery, drinking water when I shouldn't becomes more uncomfortable than not drinking it before the surgery, then maybe I have a chance at successfully accomplishing this. Did that make sense? Lol

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