I've had my consultation and they told me no drinking after eating for 30 - 60 minutes after. I was just wondering why? What does this do (I forgot to ask):thumbup:

Hi Teri. If you drink while eating, it pushes your food through your stoma, which results in your not getting full as fast. Also, many of us have problems where if we do try to take a drink while eating, it actually causes us to get stuck and pb.

thanks Susan :laugh:

I'm only guessing that PB = Puke Burp ?

yes I was told no drinking 30 minutes before or after a meal.....this defeates the purpose of having a small stoma and flushes out the food thats in there and you feel hungry again.

Drinking while you're eating kind of has the same effect as turning on the sink with a garbage disposal. It flushes the food down faster so you are able to eat more without feeling full. This has been the BIGGEST challenge for me after surgery. I was used to drinking at last 2 bottled waters per meal. But, it does get easier. Best of luck!!

thanks all :laugh:

I wasn't sure if it washed it all down or stretched out your pouch. I know it will be hard in the beginning, but I'll get it. I think it will be the hardest to resist drinking when you feel like you have something stuck. Instict tells you to drink Water.