melinda48 37 Posted January 4, 2013 I was just wondering if many others drink with their food. I do. Can you tell a difference as far as appetite when you DON'T? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
preyaa 14 Posted January 4, 2013 Never ever drink fluids with your food drink 30 mins before and after having your food or the fluids flushes out your food and makes you feel hungry and you will end up eating more than what you actually need there are possibilities for your sleeve to be an failure if you continue the same! 1 7carol3 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chitowngirl 886 Posted January 4, 2013 Nope I do not. I will drink up until I eat but from that point on I will not drink anything for a half hour after eating. 2 ProudGrammy and preyaa reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melinda48 37 Posted January 4, 2013 Dr. said it wouldn't bother the sleeve it would just make me feel hungry sooner. I'm going to try not to drink when I eat but it seems when I do that my food feels all 'cloggy' in my stomach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
preyaa 14 Posted January 4, 2013 Dr. said it wouldn't bother the sleeve it would just make me feel hungry sooner. I'm going to try not to drink when I eat but it seems when I do that my food feels all 'cloggy' in my stomach You will get used to it soon dont worry but please avoid taking Water with your food! 2 melinda48 and ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delta_girl 931 Posted January 4, 2013 I drink before meals, but have only had a drink with a meal a very, very few times. This is one of the most basic rules after vsg, so I comply. The few times that I did drink with my meal I found that I ate even less than I would without a drink and with eating so little in the first place I need the nutrition from food, not space filled with some liquid.< /p> 2 ProudGrammy and Lander reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joy0125 95 Posted January 4, 2013 No I don't. Takes getting used to but you will. I don't want to risk anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lander 74 Posted January 4, 2013 No I don't. I was told this rule early on and used my few months waiting for approvals and all to practice it. I also had to learn to drink without a straw, to eat using infant cutlery, and to eat off small plates. There have been a few times I took a small sip after the meal to cleanse my palate, but not actual drinking. Half an hour before and after. 2 ProudGrammy and melinda48 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mizzzliza 113 Posted January 4, 2013 It's one of those things I really wasn't in the habit of anyway. Maybe a few sips. I don't order a drink at restaurants cause most of it is wasted so I just get Water. I haven't been sleeved yet, but that rule was given to me at our first class when I started my diet. It's one of the easier restrictions I've been told I will have to live with. 1 melinda48 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaeactive_gm 20 Posted January 4, 2013 Never and I thought I would miss it but really I have no space for liquid after I eat. Sometimes it takes 45 minutes to drink. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melinda48 37 Posted January 4, 2013 I'm going to try to do this religiously today and see if it makes a difference! I'm even setting the timer for 30min on my phone. Thanks for the help. 1 preyaa reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyllfalcon 768 Posted January 4, 2013 I don't make a point not to, but I just never did even before the surgery. However, if I need a sip or two I don't refrain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted January 4, 2013 drink with their food. melinda48 oh no, oh no - don't do it - never drink with any food people have been shot for less ok, ok - nobodies ever been shot (I don't think) - but............ one of the first most basic rules with the sleeve is never, never, ever drink while you are eating stop drinking 15-30 minutes before you eat wait up to an hour after you eat, before you drink the above drinking rules can be difficult to learn (they were for me)- but they must/need to be observed practice these Water rules before surgery (11/2) also drinking lots of liquids are mandatory - at least 64 oz take care good luck speedy recovery 1 melinda48 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janisstrong 11 Posted January 4, 2013 Someone said they put a shot glass of Water next to their plate because it made them feel more secure that if they felt "stuck" they could take a small sip...although they rarely/ never did. Might help if you're worried....I agree don't do it but having an emergency sip close by might put you at ease until it has become a comfortable habit. 1 melinda48 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgirl75 156 Posted January 5, 2013 No I don't drink when I eat...in fact it seems impossible for me to. I usually have Water available but I don't drink it...maybe just a sip if my mouth is dry. It is almost painful to drink and eat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
