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Just had my 1st post op today, was banded on 8/1. I just started "mushies" for dinner...didn't really even enjoy it b/c I was so stressed out about something getting stuck! My first instinct was to drink Water w/ my meal but the nutritionist says nothing to drink 30 mins before and especially 30 mins after a meal. I found myself very thirsty and wanting a drink. Anyone else feel this way? Will I get used to not drinking w/ meals?

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Yes, you'll get used to it. I also have used it as a way to not eat. I know if I feel hungry and I drink some Water then I am forced to wait 30 minutes before eating. Usually by that time, I realize I wasn't actually hungry!

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I have to drink when I eat. Otherwise I would have a couple of spoonfuls and it would feel like a Heart Attack... My surgeon said I'm to sensitive, and if Water works then do it. Just don't go over 1200 calories Daily. So that's how mine works.

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I physically CAN'T drink with my meal - I'll throw it all up. My lapband book says it's called the "cork effect". Where the food sits in the esophagus like a cork and if I put in liquid, it'll come directly out. Yes, I get very thirsty after a meal - especially hard when what I ate was spicy or salty. I have to wait about an hour after eating, but I usually drink up to my first bite of food. I wonder why they say you can't drink before you eat?

It's been almost 2 yrs for me and I'm getting used to it actually.

Marci

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I'm like shirley... I have to drink a little when I eat. My doctor said it was fine since I still keep satisfied for several hours.

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