I know they say no drink w meals, but is 2 oz. too much?

[Myndkandi 7]

I generally drink abt two oz of liquid after meals to wash everything down and rinse my mouth. Is doing this affecting my weight loss?

[honk 780]

I sometimes do about a tablespoon. I would say 2 oz is too much ( that's 1/4 cup). Could you brush you teeth? I personally chew gum. Yeah Some frown on that but my doctor never said not to.

[kll724 3,055]

Yes, that is the point. You don't want to wash it down. It needs to go down slowly to keep you from getting hungry quicker. If you tae a sip, to rinse your mouth and wet it. that should be fine. 2 oz is way too much to drink right after your meal! Of course, that is my opinion, check with your surgeon. Other people will have other opinions too,..

[Lori Voss Green 93]

My doctor allows me to have drinks with meals. HOWEVER, it has to be a minute after eating and I have to wait another minute before eating again, and it's just a SIP of Water.< /p>

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

There are several reasons for not drinking with meals as you know... so in my opinion even 2 oz is too much

[dolphintattoo 96]

more than 1 sip to clean your mouth out is too much according to my meeting with the PA today at post op.

[Lori Voss Green 93]

As you can see, everyone's doctor is different and will have different opinions. I highly suggest talking to YOUR doctor to see what he/she advises for YOU.

[taysidebell 176]

Mine says no to Fluid with meals also no to gum but follow your surgeons advise

[cheryl2586 3,053]

My surgeon says no drinking 30 minutes before and after eating. If they told you no eating and drinking with meals then listen to them.

[Holly Dolly 575]

my dr said it's ok to drink up until your meal and that a few sips with your meal is fine as long as you wait about a minute like you would do for food. I only drink with dinner but it is very minimal.

[Terry Poperszky 2,784]

Just my two cents, listen to your Dr., no one else's. He didn't say 2 ounces was ok, he said none. If he had meant two ounces, then my guess is that he would have said that.

You are going to find a wide range of Dr.'s instructions on this site, from those who tell their patients that they can have a steak dinner with all the trimmings the day after surgery, to those who want their patients to drink Clear liquids for a month after.

All I know is that if something isn't working with my banded life, my surgeon will not give a damn about what I read on this site, he will ask me are you following MY instructions. You trusted the man enough to cut you open and sew a piece of silicone around your stomach, trust him with the after care instructions as well.

And if in doubt, ask HIM.

[SkinnyCubanChick 150]

I saw my surgeon this week and he said the minimum amount of Water makes the food slip through the band and that's not how the band works! Weight loss= NO WATER 1/2 hr before or 1/2 hour after!

[CajunPrincess83 3]

My doctor is very strict! I cannot drink liquids while I eat. I also cannot have liquids 1 hour before meals, and up to 2 hours after meals. Every doctor is different, though, so be sure to follow your doctor's instructions!

[dylanmiles23 2,198]

I sometimes do about a tablespoon. I would say 2 oz is too much ( that's 1/4 cup). Could you brush you teeth? I personally chew gum. Yeah Some frown on that but my doctor never said not to.

I was told that if you swallow gum they have to do surgery to remove the gum. I do sometimes drink with my meals

[Rojasanoll 920]

My doctor's orders to me, NO Water, NO sip, NO rinse of water to swallow! Keep your band full as long as possible.