So I'm just 8 days post RNY. started eating soft solids yesterday.

I'm finding it hard to space meals and stop drinking 30 minutes before. For example, I meant to eat a meal at a certain time and forgot to stop drinking 30 min. before, so I had to push back mealtime.

Then today, my husband is grilling and I anticipated it to be ready at 5:30 but now not ready until 6:00.

I'm sure it will get easier, but any tips?

So I'm just 8 days post RNY. started eating soft solids yesterday.
I'm finding it hard to space meals and stop drinking 30 minutes before. For example, I meant to eat a meal at a certain time and forgot to stop drinking 30 min. before, so I had to push back mealtime.
Then today, my husband is grilling and I anticipated it to be ready at 5:30 but now not ready until 6:00.
I'm sure it will get easier, but any tips?

I was told not to drink for 30 mins after I eat -- this is the first I've heard what ur talking about -- did u google it to see

Hey AZBlackhawk

I haven't tried it myself yet, just downloaded and registered, but my nutritionist recommended a smartphone app called BARITASTIC it's got timers and food logs and recipes. My op is in a week and I'll definitely give it a go.

Jx

I have to stop drinking 10-15 min before I eat. Sometimes I drink almost right before I eat. The reason I have to drink that close to my meals is to wash out the stomach so to speak. After I eat I have to wait at least 30 min before I can drink again.

I was told just 30 minutes after, not before AND after. Every nutritionist is different, but I'd think after is more important, anyway. I drink right up to, and sometimes sneak a sip while I'm eating just to clear my palate (don't tell LOL). The 30-minute wait after is main one to watch.

I was told just 30 minutes after, not before AND after. Every nutritionist is different, but I'd think after is more important, anyway. I drink right up to, and sometimes sneak a sip while I'm eating just to clear my palate (don't tell LOL). The 30-minute wait after is main one to watch.

I agree

I was told 30 minutes before and after. Everyone is different it seems!

Edited July 6, 20179 yr by SleeveDreamer

I was told 30 minutes before and after so I rotate between eating and drinking and I start drinking first thing in the morning when I wake up. 7ish in the morning is when I start to drink. Then 10am is when I have my first meal of the day. Around 10:30a I drink again and so on... I had to sort this out for a few weeks before getting the hang of it. I'm still used to eating barely anything.


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Just came across this article. Very informative. Just to educate us on our new lifestyle. I actually saved this article on my home screen so I can refer to it.
http://pamtremble.blogspot.com/2008/08/why-we-dont-drink-with-meals.html?m=1

iamready4this

I know why we don't drink while we eat and why we should wait a good while after. What I'm curious to know is why people have to stop 30min before they eat? I have 10-15min, and it's to clean out the stomach before I eat.

Just came across this article. Very informative. Just to educate us on our new lifestyle. I actually saved this article on my home screen so I can refer to it.
http://pamtremble.blogspot.com/2008/08/why-we-dont-drink-with-meals.html?m=1

iamready4this

Great article-- thanks

I am really feeling good about my decision to have this surgery. With all the information that I am coming across

I know why we don't drink while we eat and why we should wait a good while after. What I'm curious to know is why people have to stop 30min before they eat? I have 10-15min, and it's to clean out the stomach before I eat.

The article I posted was something I came across. I was only sharing it to help in whatever way it could help someone or anyone. If it didnt help .... Its still a great informative blog I wanted to share

iamready4this

Great article-- thanks

Yes I felt so too. I love the internet lots of information but sometimes it takes some digging

iamready4this

2 hours ago, BgR72 said:

Just came across this article. Very informative. Just to educate us on our new lifestyle. I actually saved this article on my home screen so I can refer to it.
http://pamtremble.blogspot.com/2008/08/why-we-dont-drink-with-meals.html?m=1

iamready4this

This is a great article! Thanks for sharing!

I believe the pause after drinking to begin eating is the same as described but in reverse. You don't want a bunch of liquid in your stomach and then start adding food...which creates the same soup discussed in the article.
I was advised no drinking 30 minutes before and after but my NUT told me that 10 minutes before is ok... As I understood it the pause was to let the water move through the stomach before adding the food

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