Drinking while eating

[tonty 0]

you all are lucky. my dr. reccomends no drinking for 2 hrs after eating. he explained that it takes 2-3 hrs for the food to digest, and this is for optimum results with staying full between meals. i thought this would be a huge problem because i drink so much, but its not that bad. drinking too soon is bad if your willpower isnt so great and you may be tempted to eat before next meal.

[GreenChrysalis 1]

All doctors are different but you really need to adhere to the rules of yours. Mine is no drinking 30 mins before or after meals. I really do believe that drinking with meals makes the food go through faster, which defeats the purpose of the band. It seems difficult to get used to at first (just like all of my doc's other rules, which include no straws, no gum, no soda), but it quickly becomes a way of life. I have taken a sip of Water when eating something too spicy but that's it.

It isn't really a sacrifice when you're seeing how your diligence and hard work can pay off. Yes, we all slip up at times and different things work for different people. But this is a lifestyle change and in order to see results, you have to follow through. Just my two cents. Good luck.

[mtnman428 1]

My Dr. also says to wait 1 hour after eating and suck on ice cubes if thirsty (Dr. Ortiz too). Although his nutritionist also told me that if I need a sip of Water or something (hot food, coughing, etc..) that I could do that, but not everyday. She also said that if I'm out at a restaurant and want to sip wine or a drink with dinner that would be fine too...just not all of the time.