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I’ve been drinking while eating :(

I had surgery July 25th. I’ve had complications with medicine and painful cramps. I am still only able to eat per Dr.’s instructions 2tbsp of food (ricotta, potatoes, etc.). However, I’ve been drinking while eating! I feel like such an idiot. I’m going to talk to my doctor next week when I see him.

Have I done damage? Could I have stretched my pouch? I’m really freaking out!
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    No, you're probably fine. But ask yourself WHY you chose to drink directly after eating...it can flush the food out of your pouch causing you to be able to eat more. It's really only an issue once y

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No, you're probably fine. But ask yourself WHY you chose to drink directly after eating...it can flush the food out of your pouch causing you to be able to eat more. It's really only an issue once you're on more solid food. I seriously doubt you did any damage, or stretched your pouch. But you should get in the habit of setting a timer on your phone and waiting 1/2 hour minimum to drink after eating.

I've always done that to some extent. I have had reflux for decades so drinking while I eat was a necessity to help move things down. I try not to but I usually have a few sips because it makes me feel like things don't get stuck. I wait only 15 minutes after a meal to drink. I've hit my goal and am doing great so it didn't seem to have any problems. I would talk to your doctor about it.

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