So I'm a few weeks out and I'm in the purée stage. I remember someone saying along the way saying can't drink 30 mins before or 30 mins after eating. Anyone know why? Is this forever because it's hard!!

So I'm a few weeks out and I'm in the purée stage. I remember someone saying along the way saying can't drink 30 mins before or 30 mins after eating. Anyone know why? Is this forever because it's hard!!

I'm scheduled for April 3rd and I know that's gonna to be my biggest hurdle. I

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I'm scheduled for April 3rd and I know that's gonna to be my biggest hurdle. I

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I’m scheduled that day too!!

It pushes your food through your “new” stomach much faster and puts you at risk for dumping syndrome. I took my chances one time and regret it. Dumping is NO JOKE

I’m scheduled that day too!!

I excited and nervous....its like right around the corner.

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I heard that the 30 mins before is bs. Very conflicting because on one hand water supposedly flows right through our stomachs but on the other hand we are told not to drink it because it will cause us to feel too full or push out the protein in our stomachs too fast.

Which one is it?

I think maybe the truth lies somewhere in between. I think a few small sips before eating on an empty stomach doesn’t matter. I think drinking a full glass of water and immediately starting to eat is a bad idea. I don’t think water needs 30 minutes to pass through our stomachs but I would give it at least a few minutes.

There are so many opinions and misinformation regarding WLS aftercare. At the end of the day I think we all just need to do what works for us. Oh and eat protein first.

Also sleeved 3/12. My doc said 30 min before was a rule of the past but no longer necessary. You def need to wait 30 min after though because the water will push the good through and will be painful.

I’ve been on purée all wee and my strategy has been to drink as much water before I eat so I’m not thirsty. It’s the worst if you are mildly thirsty going into eating then stuck not being able to drink. So far it’s worked out.

My doctor told me drinking before, during, and right after eating fills your stomach and you can't eat what you need to eat. You will feel uncomfortably full if you drink and eat. I am almost 4 weeks out and find I have no problem drinking before or after I eat. In fact, I drink a bit after eating because I want to feel fuller. I eat my meal and get plenty of protein (scrambled eggs) but I will end up feeling hungry an hour or so later so I begin drinking soon after eating my eggs. Maybe this isn't good, but I thought your intestines do most of the nutrition absorption, not your stomach. *shrug*

Edited March 26, 20188 yr by logicwand