liquids with meals

[Gaylebco 11]

Ok I have been approved for surgery, have my final appt this thursday 07/14 and start my pre-op diet next monday. Surgery is August first!! I'm trying to figure out what the best way to remember to STOP drinking at meals. Seems like I am always grabbing something to drink and after the meal...going UGHHHH i did it again. I want to start this habit now but tend to forget all the time, even going back to get something to drink when i don't initially get anything? Any help?

[thinoneday 445]

OOHHHH MY DEAR, you will know not to drink anything with meals. . . at least with me, I'm out now almost 2 years and still don't drink 15 - 30 minutes after meals cause if I do I'll puke! Very simple, you have a choice here, either eat your meal or have something to drink. . . you'll learn the routine! Good luck!

[SmokyMtnGal2011 10]

Gaylebco

I too am trying to not drink before, during and after meals but it is not working for me either. I have tried putting the dring in the frig or out of reach. Finally, I started putting a post it note on my glass and in the frig on my "water drawer" that says, IS IT TIME YET???? So far it is working. If I eat out and they bring me Water, I put my knife in it to remind me. I have to have visual aids to remember things. Not sure this will help you but I hope so. Good Luck in your Quest and let us know what you find works for you.

[Tiffykins 673]

The easiest way to avoid drinking with a meal is to NOT bring a cup/glass with you to the table. If eating out, order Water, and as soon as your meal is set in front of you, move your glass to the other end of the table, or hide it behind the drink/appetizer menu that so many restaurants have on the table. I drink right up until I take that first bite per my doctor's instructions, at 2 years out, I can "sip" with my meal, but there is a huge difference between sipping and drinking with a meal. If I drink, I puke, not fun, not pleasant so I still do not drink with my meals. I do typically wait 15-30 minutes after eating to start drinking again. I had this habit beat because of my band experience, but that's what I did to break the habit before my band was placed.

[Gaylebco 11]

SmokyMtngal, the knoife in the cup is a great idea and love the note on the fridge..i'm a very visual person also.

Tiffykins, Your advise has been priceless as i have read many of your posts and am trying to follow a lot of your advise and steps as to have a sucess story as you have. Thank you more then you know! and congrats on the little one!