Is it weird that I can eat soft food already?

[lellow 1,713]

My dr doesn't have a lot of rules, but not drinking while you ate was one of them. And when I was in my green zone, to be honest I couldn't really drink if I ate hard Protein. There wasn't enough room for both.

I know some drs don't like you drinking before you eat, but I always did. For one thing, it was so I didn't get thirsty afterwards, and secondly, it dulled any 'hunger' that was actually thirst, and thirdly, I couldn't see how drinking before would cause the band to not work (mechanically). After eating, sure, but before? Didn't make sense to me.

[Jun021068 87]

No he didn't. I have to see him in a month. Do you get headaches from salty or fryed food? Mine are nasty. It's like a Migraine.< /p>

No I don't get headaches from salty or fried foods. The salty and fried foods are for your blood pressure. I am going to see my kidney doc on March 18 and I will consult with him about he Protein.

[kll724 3,055]

You should not be drinking with you meals or Snacks. You should be drinking about 60 oz of Water a day, but 12 hr before and about 1 hr after meals. At least that is the guidelines given to me by my surgeon. follow your surgeons guidelines! i too am surprised that the surgeon's office has said to go to soft foods already. Since the doctor said you should, stay away from store bought Soups, they have a lot of sodium content. And just because you can, doesn't mean you should, eat a can of raviolis. Take it easy, eat small amounts. Best wishes for your new self! Karen

[2muchfun 8,927]

Drinking and eating? I'm always the odd man out on this one

There are some very reputable surgeons who allow you to eat and drink. Watch this video and make your own decision?

BTW- If you can find time, watch all 4 of Dr O'Brien's videos. They're each about 9 mins long but well worth it.

Rule 5 liquid