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Most research says that the reason why you are supposed to wait between eating and drinking is so that food will stay in the the pouch longer. If you drink right away, the liquid will push the food up and then it will just slide right down the hole. Thus, defeating the function of the band since the food is just supposed to trickle down. I imagine that not following this rule would slow down weight loss. Which would really be a bummer.

I was banded on the 8th. I get a full feeling sometimes if I drink too fast. I keep reminding myself to just sip---not gulp. There is no pain when it happens...just a little uncomfortable. I was under the impression that most bands are inserted completely empty, until you are fully healed. I know mine is empty, and I don't get my first fill until a month out. Sorry about your discomfort Ruby. Oh Eileen...I had watery diarrhea too, but I thought it was because I drank Milk of Magnesia. It only happened a few times yesterday. Today I feel constipated again. I agree...the Protein shakes are getting a little old. The worst part is that they leave a thick coating in my mouth for a while after I drink them, and then give me nasty breath. I keep brushing my teeth, but my poor kids are still complaining. heehee Jen Oleson

My surgery is also on July 8th. Went to the pre-op class today and am feeling very excited. I am ready to go!!!!! I just joined this site and am trying to figure it out. I was going to upload some "before" pics and searched all through my files to find some and realized there aren't very money to choose from...guess I've been avoiding the camera the last few years since my weight is at its all time high of 326.