I am not banded yet - but am trying to practice not drinking with my meals. I struggle with the "food taste" hanging in my mouth after I eat. To solve this, I have taken a small glass of water and done the "swish & spit technique". Does anyone else do this? Is there any harm in this (I wouldn't think so - I am not swallowing the water)

not a problem. drinking with meals flushes the food out of the pouch and that causes hunger. drinking with meals can also stretch the pouch.