5 months out and have a question to those over 1 year out

[I Made It 11]

Hi Everyone,

I am over 4 1/2 months out - this journey has far exceeded my expectations.... Sleeved by Dr. Aceves on April 13th and I am down 49lbs- 16lbs to my goal. I would never have gotten this far and been able to maintain a weight loss without VSG. Very happy with my decision.

I miss being able to eat and drink together. I wondered if that will ever be possible again? I used to eat a bite and drink a sip, eat a bite and drink a sip. I would be happy with a few sips at the end of the meal at this point! lol.

Just wondering

Thanks, Wendy

[DoOver 17]

I'm about 5.5 months out and my folks so absolutely not. They discussed weight gain with me and said one of the first things they ask is if you are eating and drinking together. They see a pattern there.

I miss it a bit but not nearly as much as I thought I would. I miss it most when I am out with a group and see others getting to do it. Here at home, I don't think about it much.

[kellyw74 258]

I have heard that is the first thing that makes you gain is drinking with meals. If you drink, you are able to eat more and therefore you should not do it.

NOBODY was a bigger drinker with their meals than I was!!! I could easily drink 3-4 glasses of tea with each meal. I started practicing about 2 months before surgery and when I had my surgery, I was prepared. I missed it at first. Now, I am 4 months out and NEVER think about drinking when eating. I still only eat about 2 oz of food at a time so maybe that is why, but the only time I think about it is afterwards to see what time I can drink.

I think it just becomes a habit and we have to break it. If drinking with meals is the number one reason for weight gain with the sleeve, I WILL NEVER drink and eat together again!!!

Kelly

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

I do eat and drink at the same time... but be warned, this is considered "cheating" your sleeve. You will be able to eat a LOT more doing this. I probably have done this MAYBE 5 times since being sleeved, and having been Lap Banded before being sleeved, I knew the whole reason we are instructed to never eat and drink at the same time.

It is not advisable to do this. However, we are all adults and we make our own decisions. Just wanted to give the reasons behind the no eating and drinking at the same time rule.

Even though I'm at goal, I still don't eat/drink at the same time but very rarely. I certainly don't want to start gaining back all the weight I've worked so hard at losing!!

[I Made It 11]

To clarify -

Right now if I try and drink a glass of tea or lemonade or Water while I'm eating it's really uncomfortable. It feels like a big bubble in my stomach and throat. Just wondered if that will ever subside and I can have a few sips if I choose.... not even interested in the alcohol aspect of the whole thing.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

I don't see where anyone mentioned alcohol.

Yes, you will be able to eat and drink at the same time in the future, if you so choose.

[Indymom 132]

I've not had any trouble with this yet. Though I am a big spicy food fan, so when I'm able to start eating spicy again I'm worried about needing a drink while eating! Any opinions there?

[msmelva 0]

I've not had any trouble with this yet. Though I am a big spicy food fan, so when I'm able to start eating spicy again I'm worried about needing a drink while eating! Any opinions there?

[msmelva 0]

Hi, I'm 6 weeks out, and unfortunately i did'nt practice not doing them together. After i eat i crave something to drink, so i have a sugar free popsicle. It really helps, and has'nt slowed my weight loss at all. Started out at 241 now 207.

[Purdy in Pink 57]

Hi Everyone,

My nut told me it was ok to drink while i was eating, that it was more for band ppl then sleeved ppl. I'm just over 4 months out, and I have been drinking w/ all my meals. I've continued to lose weight, 3 to 5 lbs every 2 weeks or so. i have not had any alcohol since being sleeved, and NO soda...lol. I don't even miss that anymore.

I'm 20 lbs to goal, and feel the drinking has not hindered me at all.......I have a dr appt at the end of this month tho, and I'll be sure to double check this question w/ her again, just to be sure....

[MelissaAnd 3]

I am over 6 months out and I still can't eat and drink at the same time. I really focus on eating my Protein first and seem to forget about the drinking thing. I usually get something to drink when I put my plate away, but let it sit for about 20 minutes and allow the ice to chill the drink really well before I even consider drinking. I sometimes get that bubble feeling when I first start drinking after eating. I think, mostly because I drink a little too much at first. Then, I wait about 10 minutes and sip the rest of my drink for an hour or more.

My husband had gastric bypass 5 years ago and I have watched him put on 30 lbs since his big loss. I am terrified that I will do the same thing so I really focus on what the program has taught me this far. He doesn't eat and drink at the same time still, but does overeat and has forgotten the chew, chew, chew method. So, just because you are eating and drinking at the same time doesn't necessarily mean that you will put on weight unless you are overeating. Since I don't really have hunger anymore, I know how much my new tummy can hold and that's all I eat. I believe the weight-gain is more about what you are putting in your mouth and if you are using what you are taught.

I do know that my doctor said that if you drink too quickly after eating, it washes away all your nutrition before your stomach has time to process it. So, I try to remember this since I am still only eating small portions. A few times I have forgotten about this and went back to my old habits not even realizing it. Oh my! The discomfort from the Fluid mixed with the food was enough to remind me of it! I have taken a sip if needed if something doesn't seem to go down right and I have been OK with that, but nothing more than that.

[decamom 31]

I am not 1 year out yet but I also stopped drinking with my meals due to major discomfort. I make sure I wait at least 20-30 minutes after eating before I drink. At 4 months out, I can drink from a straw and guzzle 3 or 4 swallows at a time. When I am working out, I drink like that all the time and usually get in 20+oz. in an hour. After I eat, if I am dying of thirst, I will take just a small sip to tide me over but not much. It feels awful!!

Living the dream!,

Laura