I'm entering week 5 post op. I really miss having a glass of Water with my meals/snacks. Are you drinking liquids with your meals yet or still waiting 20 minutes?

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I wait 20-30 minutes BEFORE & AFTER a meal.

It gets easier...it really does. I don't even miss it at mealtimes anymore.

@@moppet I think this is a long term change.

I usually have a sip or two while I eat. I just can't otherwise

After 6 months, I kind of do what I want. I still only take a few sips.

I'm 7 months post sleeve. At this point, I can get a glass of Water before my meal and drink some, but once my food comes, I set my glass to the side. This works well for me. From what my NUT told me, it's not harmful to drink during a meal, but it washes your food down and you won't have the fullness feeling.

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with my team's plan I can drink right up until I start to eat and then wait 30 minutes after, although to be fair - if I am eating mostly Protein it is sometimes an hour before I can stand the thought of drinking, other than a sip or so if something is super spicy or my palete needs refreshed. I was told not to worry about that.

for me it's one of those thing I thought would be a bigger problem than it has turned out to be.

THANK YOU all so much! Continued success to everyone

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I usually have a sip or two while I eat. I just can't otherwise

Just can't what?