Drinking While Eating

[bellabbr 50]

This past couple days I haven't gotten sick. Thank GOD. Either I learned to chew extremely slowly or I am only eating stuff that I already know its good for my sleeve.

Well today I tried eating some pork and when I felt full I stopped. A couple minutes after dinner I tried taking a sip of my tea and it all came back up. I can't drink while or right after eating no matter what. I heard its actually helpful to drink while eating because it helps things slide. Is that true or just true for some people??

And about when were you able to drink while eating or right after?? Is this going to be forever or will things get better?? I really missing drinking while I am eating or right after. It has been one of the hardest adjustments for me

Thank you

[christin 54]

My doctor says I can drink right up until my first bite, but have to wait an hour after the last bite before I can take a drink. I don't like it either, but it's part of the deal. I know I have to follow the rules. It stinks, but we will get used to it.

[Lauraann 11]

I work for my surgeon, and we always tell our pts to stop drinking 15 min before you start eating and do not drink til 30 minutes after. I have been following that and it really does work!!

Hope this helps, thats one nice thing working for my surgeon that did mine because I can ask questions anytime.

Laura

[sleeve 4 me 910]

I have to wait 30 minutes after I drink to eat and 30 minutes after I eat to drink...it's the worse part of the sleeve for me, but sooooo worth it.

[Lissa 2,631]

I do the 30 minute rule on both sides of a meal as well. And it's been tough, but worth it. A few nights ago, I took a drink within 5 minutes or so of finishing my meal and I vomitted. That's the first time for me, and I plan to make it the last time as well.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

As everyone else said

NoNoNo drinking while eating :nono:

You must wait about 15-30 minutes after you drink before you eat.

You must wait about 30-45 minutes after you eat before you can have a drink.

These are the rules kiddo - you must follow the rules to be a happy & successful camper in sleeve land :smile:

Kathy

[FishingNurse 1,211]

those are the rules for sure. But I drink with meals and I drink carbonated beverages and I have no problems. I am not encouraging this I am just sharing how this works for me and some other sleevers.

[DebiC 181]

When I eat too fast or too much and start to feel like I'm going to vomit-I find that taking a few sips of Water helps things to settle down. Funny how the opposite is true for many.

My Doctor is so adament about the no drinking rule-that he told me that he has stopped drinking during his meals also, even tho he has not had WLS.

Sometimes for Breakfast I do drink milk. I don't see how that is different than if I had milk on Cereal. But that;s just my opinion.

I understand the reasons behind not drinking while eating-but it's hard to break a lifetime habit.

[Mr_Worm 129]

yup the 30 min rule was also advised to me by the doc. So far its working like a charm!

[Indymom 132]

I have had a few sips while eating (generally when I'm eating something spicy and need a cool-down). In most cases I don't feel like it helps my food go down - it actually feels unpleasant, like the liquids are sitting on top of whatever I just ate. So I'm not really inclined to want to drink while eating. My nutritionist doesn't care if I drink right up to the point that I begin eating, just advises to not drink during or 30 mins after.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

30 minutes before a meal and 30 minUtes after a meal,

[Formerly Fluffy 5]

I still have the band and I don't drink with meals or 30 mins. after I eat. It was annoying at first, but you get used to it. :-)

[fluffylibra30 323]

Part of the no drinking thing is you are washing the nutrients down faster and they arent getting absorbed into your body. It is a hard rule to get used to but worth it We can only eat a little bit of food it is worth it to just not drink so your body is soaking up all it needs. Dont want to get malnutrition.

[former_vbg 198]

I also take small sips of something to drink with eating, and have pretty much all along. I take VERY small bites of the food. It actually helps me. Now, if I take too big of a bite especially of something dense, I can't drink for 20 or 30 minutes.

I'm not advocating to against your NUT or surgeon, but just sharing that it hasn't been an issue for me as long as I'm taking very small bites and chewing well.

those are the rules for sure. But I drink with meals and I drink carbonated beverages and I have no problems. I am not encouraging this I am just sharing how this works for me and some other sleevers.

[bellabbr 50]

My doctor had said the no drinking 30 minutes before or after, but I thought that was temporary. Well at least I know it won't go away and I better get used to it. Thank you guys.