So I know that I am not supposed to drink any fluids when eating my meals. I dont know why (can anyone shed any light on why). I have been away on vacation and when you are away you tend to snack. Can you drink fluids when snacking? I know its not healthy to snack, but I am going to live my life on vacation and back to dieting when I get home. I also got my first fill before going away and I feel no restriction. When can you can the next fill?

My doctor explained, to me, that drinking during and right after your meals will help the digested food in your new stoma to become liquid like and will pass through the band, therefore not feeling full any longer.

Drinking while eating allows you to eat to much and not get full. Then your stomach pouch expands and your band could possibly slip. Not a good scenario. No snacking. Your defeating the purpose. Only my opinion. LOL

I say ask your doc.

They say not to eat or drink 30 minutes before or after a meal or snacks. Its to keep you feeling full longer and not to push your food thru faster if you drink fluids and yes it can also stretch out that small stomach.

They say not to eat or drink 30 minutes before or after a meal or Snacks. Its to keep you feeling full longer and not to push your food thru faster if you drink fluids and yes it can also stretch out that small stomach.

Actually the length of time to go without liquid post meal varies widely...I've seen it anywhere from 15 (what my doc recommends) to 2 hours, and not all have that ban PRE-meal.

You'll learn that each lap band doc has his/her own spin on things; so it's usually safest just to ask them what they want.