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Is this only main meals or are people not drinking before and after Snacks as well? Does it depend on the size of the meal? Just trying to figure out how to get in all the Water with smacks! Surgery is November 26th! Getting excited!

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good question,,, im still waiting on a surg date,, and now im waiting to see what the answer is to your question,,, i really havent been informed a lot about what happens with the surgery so im readying all these post to find the answers (sigh)

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It is before/after any meal. For me, I worry more about drinking afterwards rather than before. Essentially, they don't want you drinking before so you aren't just filling up on liquids and have an appetite when it is mealtime. I have no problem having an appetite so I don't worry about the before meals. But that is just me and what works for me.

As for after, I would wait 1/2 hour after eating any foods so you stay satiated longer and don't just flush it through without getting the full effects. Just keep sipping throughout the day. :)

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For me it means before or after I ingest any solid foods. Usually I am ok drinking a small amount before food but I need to wait at least 30 minutes after eating food or iliquid seems to push the food back up.

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my doctor wants me to wait one hour to drink after each meal but I'm allowed to drink right before.

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i dont do itwith Snacks either but if u drink eat Soup u can drink cuz its liquid all thesame

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When I order food, I always have a glass of Water ready in case. But most doctors tell you too wait 1 hour after you eat. Guess if you drink water it will wash the food out of the pouch and you might get hungry again and over eat.

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ya u supose to get hungry on Protein not drink

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like florida and new dawn, i drink before i start eating and then wait for 1/2 hour after.....i also drink/sip all day long.....i am easily 90+oz per day of liquids..

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Thanks for everyones input! The information really helps!

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If you get stuck, is drinking Water to help get un-stuck a good idea or a bad idea?

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If you get stuck' date=' is drinking Water to help get un-stuck a good idea or a bad idea?[/quote']

My Dr said absolutely DO NOT drink anything to get unstuck. He said it will cause unbelievable pain. So that's what I'll do , follow his instructions.

As fas as drinking before and after. I'm allowed to drink up to meal, but wait 30 mins after.

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watch the you tube video..... explains perfectly.... why no drinking for at least 30 min.

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If you get stuck, is drinking Water to help get un-stuck a good idea or a bad idea?

no it doesn't help... makes it worse in some cases. If you get stuck, this will help you get it up... not down. mix water (a few table spoons), meat tenderizer (2-4 shakes) and a little lemon juice ..... drink and run to the bathroom...

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