Drinking While Eating?!

[bandedgorJESS 16]

His might come across as a stupid question. But is there a specific reason why we can't drink or sip Water while we eat? This has truly been a challenge for me : /

Thanks in advance!

[batiircabur 25]

Its so you do not dilute your food and are able to eat more then you should be. It was near impossible before the band. As soon as I was banded it is not normal to me. I just dont bring a drink with me when I eat dinner or I dont ask for one at a restaurant.

[colleenjoy 104]

This is something I'm really worried about. I didn't notice how much I drink when eaating this until I was told after I'm banded I can't. I don't have a surgery date yet, hopefully in the next month or two, but I started following the drinking guidelines already to break my habit.

[mandagay 93]

It's not as bad as it sounds. It is what I was most worried about! I always order a Water if I go out just for security for myself but not drinking with the meal hasn't been too hard. I do time right up to the thirty min after to drink tho and usually carry a drink with me wherever I go so I can have some as soon as the thirty min are up but a lot of that is so that I make sure I get in all the water I am supposed to drink every day. I promise u can do it!

[Mnt4ever 0]

What I would do is order a drink when arriving at a Resturaunt or drink fluids while I'm cooking dinner. That way im hydrated and not thirsty when eating. I then would deny refills after the food has arrived...

[yellowrose88 43]

Here is another reason not to drink while eating. If you don't chew your food well and something gets stuck the first thing you will do is grab a drink. This will only make it worse because. I have not experienced this but this is what my doctor told me.

It was difficult at first but I just don't bring a drink to the table anymore.

[Ladybug28 73]

My doctor says nothing to drink 30 mins prior to eating and 1 hour afterwards.....that's going to be a tough one, but I'm planning to do exactly as my doctor says.....I want that sweet smell of success! Good luck!

[marfar7 1,533]

I physically CAN'T drink for at least an hour after eating - I'll throw up whatever I just ate. My doc says it's because it pushes the food down your pouch faster - not letting you feel full as long. But I also read in a lapband book that what I have is called the "cork effect". When the food is sitting in my pouch, drinking causes it to back up like a cork. It's quite painful. But I can drink up until the time I eat.

Marci

[chrissylu 153]

I have to wait an hour after as well. It didn't take long to get used to the waiting. I try to keep myself busy so the time seems to pass quickly. If I feel like my mouth is dry after eating, I'll chew a piece of sugar-free gum until I can have a drink.

[highland 168]

I physically CAN'T drink for at least an hour after eating - I'll throw up whatever I just ate. My doc says it's because it pushes the food down your pouch faster - not letting you feel full as long. But I also read in a lapband book that what I have is called the "cork effect". When the food is sitting in my pouch, drinking causes it to back up like a cork. It's quite painful. But I can drink up until the time I eat.

Marci

The same thing happens to me. I can eat anything and everything, but if I take a drink of anything while eating...it comes right back up!

[Cocoabean 430]

Up until my second to last fill I could drink while eating. Now, if I drink with food, it is likely to upset the balance and cause a stuck. I like the "cork effect" name, that is just perfect for what happens to me. Prior to that fill, it didn't make a difference at all. I'd not get hungry sooner. But if you cause yourself to get stuck a few times, you'll quit drinking with food, trust me!