This No Drinks During And 30 Minute B4 & After Meal Rule Is Harder Than I Thought

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I don't even attempt to eat in the morning, my band is just too tight. I usually just have a Protein Shake for Breakfast then by lunch I'm able to eat actual food.< /p>

[Kate rules 43]

I don't always obey the 30 mins before rule. I don't drink during or immediately after meals because that results in puking. While a free calorie dinner is nice in theory, I'd rather just follow the rules the best I can and avoid a slip.

[JaimeLou113 2]

I've never understood the 30 before eating rule. My doctor doesn't make us do that. If liquid goes right through the band what is the big deal? Asking because I don't know a real good answer.

My surgeon says to stop 5 minutes before.

[Fabulous Sasha 5]

B52 you are so correct. I love to drink Water and gulping it is a pleasure for me especially when it is cold and im hot. Oh how my wonderful restriction has given me issues all weekend. I have concluded I can no longer drink water after I eat. I have been pb'ing all weekend from drinking water after meals. After 1 time yesterday and 2 times today. That's definitely the issue. I am so excited. I think I am finally in the "green zone".

[IL_MissKitty 14]

I haven't had my surgery yet, but the nutritionist told me I could not drink during my meal because it would wash the food through the band and it would take longer to feel full. In that case I would eat more. The same goes with waiting for 30 minutes after the meal.

[Laney5 4]

Ive actually have been able to do it with no problem, guess it sounded harder to do than it actually is

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[1shauna1 129]

I've never understood the 30 before eating rule. My doctor doesn't make us do that. If liquid goes right through the band what is the big deal? Asking because I don't know a real good answer.

I have heard that, depending what you drink, it can "prime" the band and make it looser. Myself, I don't worry about drinking before. I don't have a drink near me when I'm eating, and I wait (try to) 30 minutes....it's hard, I know!