Pebbagirl 131 Posted December 14, 2012 I am 7 days post op and on full liquids which include blended Soups. I know we are not supposed to drink with our meals and for an hour after. But how do you combat the major thirst that comes with food? ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721 Posted December 14, 2012 my dr told me to wait 1/2 hr hour if you are really thirsty, see nothing wrong with taking a sip or two.. def was a new habit i had to develope. bee well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2muchfun 8,927 Posted December 15, 2012 After a few months you find it's much easier. However, there are those doctors who believe it's OK to drink before, during and after you eat. You might double check with your doctor. Go to youtube and look for Lapband, Dr O'brien and video 3 to see what he has to say about this? tmf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
♕ajtexas♕ 3,771 Posted December 15, 2012 Drinking while eating is one of those issues that is debated like crazy. My doctor agrees with Dr. O (TMF Video). If you are on a liquid diet you can drink while eating....it's all liquid. lol 2 ☠carolinagirl☠ and ItsANewDay reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHEZNOEL 4,061 Posted December 15, 2012 Drinking while eating is one of those issues that is debated like crazy. My doctor agrees with Dr. O (TMF Video). If you are on a liquid diet you can drink while eating....it's all liquid. lol Took the words right out of my mouth! 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suzannetx 21 Posted December 15, 2012 I was banded on 12-12-12. My dr said tiny sips with food is fine. But this 3x a day shake is about to kill me. I can barely get n 2. But I'm sipping broths and baby foods. So far so good. Just want the GAS PAINS to stop uhhh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
♕ajtexas♕ 3,771 Posted December 15, 2012 Best thing for gas pains is walking and i hear a heating pad works too. It will pass, I promise! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLORIDAYS 3,040 Posted December 15, 2012 I am 7 days post op and on full liquids which include blended Soups. I know we are not supposed to drink with our meals and for an hour after. But how do you combat the major thirst that comes with food? ?? You get used to it... It the beginning I had to take a tiny sip while eating but I quickly realized it wasn't a good idea and just stopped doing it. If you drink constantly during the day you will find yourself less thirsty when eating.... 1 2muchfun reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honk 780 Posted December 15, 2012 I find the healthier you eat ie low salt the less thirsty you will be. Just think a lot of those really unhealthy fatty foods that we like tend to be really salty like nacho chips or cheeseburgers, peanuts or potato chips. 1 2muchfun reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pebbagirl 131 Posted December 15, 2012 Floridays, thanks. I think that was the answer I was looking for. (thanks everyone else who responded too!). :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites