Hi,

I am on my pre-op diet, although I don't have a surgery date yet. I'm trying to wait at least a 1/2 hour after eating before drinking any liquids. Is this what other people have been told to do?

Also, I'm confused about liquid BEFORE eating....should I also try to wait a half hour after drinking anything to eat?

Thanks!

Margie

I was told 45 minutes. It is a lot easier when you aren't eating a lot.

My NUT said an hour...

I'm 60 minutes too. But my surgeon's office actually WANT you to drink 4-8 ounces about 15-20 minutes before a meal, beginning with Phase 3 (right after mushies). The idea is you fill the pouch with liquids and are too full to eat very much. After a meal, however, liquids will mix with the food and make it go through easier and you will get hungry too soon. I, too, thought this would be very difficult, but I'm adapting to it really well. I keep an eye on the clock right when I finish eating and then start drinking almost exactly an hour later. It's hard to get my 64 ounces of fluids if I don't drink a lot between meals.

Hi,

I am on my pre-op diet, although I don't have a surgery date yet. I'm trying to wait at least a 1/2 hour after eating before drinking any liquids. Is this what other people have been told to do?

Also, I'm confused about liquid BEFORE eating....should I also try to wait a half hour after drinking anything to eat?

Thanks!

Margie

Hi Margie,

The instructions vary from doctor to doctor.

I use "Water-Loading" before a meal. I drink to capacity, then sip to top it off until 15 minutes before I start eating.

Different doctors WILL have different opinions on this though.

Wendell,

Water loading sounds interesting...has it helped you stave off hunger? Do you find you are less hungry if you do it before a meal?

Thanks for the info.

Margie

Wendell,

Water loading sounds interesting...has it helped you stave off hunger? Do you find you are less hungry if you do it before a meal?

Thanks for the info.

Margie

Water-Loading controls after-meal thirst, which is an issue for me. It has not affected hunger for me.

Water-Loading controls after-meal thirst, which is an issue for me. It has not affected hunger for me.

Wendell,

I have an appointment on 9/5 for consult and a tentative surgery date for the 21st of September with Dr. Neal.

Woudl you be willing to share your experiences with the office and surgeon?

Wendell,

I have an appointment on 9/5 for consult and a tentative surgery date for the 21st of September with Dr. Neal.

Woudl you be willing to share your experiences with the office and surgeon?

I highly recommend Dr. Neal and his office staff. They are competent, caring and wonderful people!

Thanks Wendell. That has been my impression so far. I appreciate your response.

i was babded on 1/30/08 and was wondering what to expect. and who i can talk to. if you want send me a message