No Drinking While Eating

[Chandasue74 0]

Help I need some kinda stradgy on how to no do this told prepare my self for surgery

[1shauna1 129]

Sorry, your post is a little hard to understand....do you mean drinking while eating after surgery? I generally don't even have a drink on the table when I'm eating at home. That seems to be the easiest (especially because I used to drink a lot when I ate). When I'm out it's a little different....I seem to have problems most times when I'm eating out so I do have a glass of wine usually, even though that's not recommended. But I'd rather have that than have to PB in a restaurant (which I've done too).

[gargoyle 3]

You will learn really fast how not to drink ...for me it is a half hour before and after a meal. One time that you get that metallic taste in your mouth and feel the food rushing up will keep you from ever wanting to drink and eat again.....kind of a Pavlov's dog thing. It is so uncomfortable that you will not want to drink while you are eating...but be careful about drinking before and after your meal. I can't drink sometimes for up to an hour after I eat. Good luck, it is a small price to pay for the success of the band.

[Krussell19 217]

Best advice dont even pour a drink then your not tempted..

Once you have your band Give your food half an hour to process then take a sip or two and see How ya feel if its tight or uncomfortable wait another half hour.

Weird at first but youll get used to it. Believe me once you slip up and drink to fast and you start sliming youll think twice.

One more thing make sure your meals are moist one it will cut down on the thirst and two you are less likley to get stuck. My band hates dry or rubbery food which is why I avoid left overs the microwave rubberizes.everything!

[difa 114]

I always have Water on the table...what if something gets caught.

[brwnangel 7]

I always have Water on the table...what if something gets caught.

My NP said if something is getting stuck then take a sip. Just don't consistently drink while eating.

[Krussell19 217]

Its so crazy how diffrent bands are lol if I took a sip because I was stuck id throw up for sure

[1shauna1 129]

I agree with Krussell. If I'm stuck, I can't drink. It will have to come back up then!

[m1aman 944]

I have been drinking and eating since day 1 with only one backfire. Luckily I was in the kitchen when it happened. Everybody is different.

[Chandasue74 0]

Thanks guys I am really worried about this so I am just gonna not fix me any thing so I want be tempted

[Sombra1718 55]

My surgeon says that if you have a really hard time with thirst while you eat that you can ask for a glass of ice and anything that melts off the ice during the meal is ok to drink. It should only be a few sips and should not wash everything through. This can also get the waiters to leave you alone about getting a drink.

[wannabhealthymedic 1]

I just don't understand why you shouldn't drink while eating. I am pre surgery so i haven't had whatever experience you all are sharing. It just seems counter intuitive to not be able to drink some while eating. Can anyone explain this for me. I am a big fan of learning from other folks mistakes but not without reasons.

[1shauna1 129]

I just don't understand why you shouldn't drink while eating. I am pre surgery so i haven't had whatever experience you all are sharing. It just seems counter intuitive to not be able to drink some while eating. Can anyone explain this for me. I am a big fan of learning from other folks mistakes but not without reasons.

The theory is that liquid will just wash the food quicker through the small stomach opening. This is pretty counter-intuitive to what the band is supposed to do!