SimplyFAB 83 Posted January 30, 2013 Anyone able to drink and eat food simultaneously? My nut ordered me to wait 30 minutes after finishing eating to drink something, but I am able to drink and eat at the same time. I am 6 days post op. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iweeny 36 Posted January 30, 2013 I was told the same thing too,but I have a really hard time eating without drinking a little something with my food. I am 16 days out and I can also eat and drink at the same time :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EmyWemy 32 Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) I actually do this from time to time, but I know it's not advisable. We're told to not drink for at least a 1/2 hour (preferably an hour) after your last bite so that your stomach will stay full as long as possible. Drinking anything right after (or perhaps during) will cause the food to flush out sooner, and thus may have you feeling hungry sooner. Edited January 30, 2013 by EmyWemy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimplyFAB 83 Posted January 30, 2013 Thanks, guys! I only drink minimal. I guess it's just a habit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FeeIsMe2 508 Posted January 30, 2013 I can't eat and drink at the same time, I forgot once and drank right while eating and got a terrible, gas/pressure/pain. Never again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.......... 129 Posted January 30, 2013 actually set a timer first weeks, still at times do, have one on the table with food, eat, set, drink. I've taken to sipping one or twice at times when meals seem dense going down, most times just adhere and wait. Also took to using some vites and crushed pills at meals and then waiting along that time as a measure against washing out through the needed pill or vite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JP69 116 Posted January 30, 2013 It's definitely a change in habit for almost everyone. It's tru what someone else said. Your food needs to sit in your stomach so it absorbs nutrients, If you drink it just flushes the food right out of your pouch and you have less absorption. At least try 1/2 hour. It's just part of our many changes. Good luck:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimplyFAB 83 Posted January 30, 2013 It's definitely a change in habit for almost everyone. It's tru what someone else said. Your food needs to sit in your stomach so it absorbs nutrients' date=' If you drink it just flushes the food right out of your pouch and you have less absorption. At least try 1/2 hour. It's just part of our many changes. Good luck:)[/quote'] Never looked at it that way. Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Queen In Me 36 Posted January 30, 2013 I tried eating and drinking at the sametime and can't it gives me gas pressure and its painful as heck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ambalam 54 Posted January 30, 2013 I drank two big glasses of Water then my Protein Shake right after, it was within an hour all together and had the dreaded dumping syndrome. Not fun! Now I wait. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meford 15 Posted January 31, 2013 My dr said it was an old rule for bypass patients. He says its no big deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites