Drinking whilst eating

barbara465 · February 14, 2007

You will be surprised how little people notice what you are NOT eating or drinking. Everyone gets caught up in the socializing and they don't notice. I've been at parties, my own included, where I've never had a drink. No one noticed. I've been in many social settings and no one noticed. I was on a cruise for 7 days and no one noticed what I didn't eat or drink. Its really very easy.

The things we hold onto or think will be problems before surgery turn out to be non issues afterwards. Good luck and enjoy the journey.

Shayne9927 · February 15, 2007

The first time I went out to eat with my band I ordered a glass of tea. When it came I looked at my son and said "why did I get this? I can't even drink it!" I had a few sips before my lunch came and left the rest. I hope they didn't think they served bad tea!

I usually don't drink a drop until well after I've eaten. If I've eaten something spicy or what I ate leaves a horrible taste in my mouth, I take a small sip to get rid of the taste and that's it.

Betsyjane · February 15, 2007

Think of yourself as a rich thin society socialite who never wants to put calories to her lips, but goes to high falutin' social events all the time. She can pull it off with class and so can you.

losingjusme · February 15, 2007

last time i drank (not a sip mind you a drink) i had a PB and it was not pleasant.... :phanvan

November Lily · February 15, 2007

May I ask what actually happens when you PB?

ousooner · February 16, 2007

I follow the band rules to a "T". I do not drink while eating, I wait 1 hour before drinking after I eat.
But, to stop the questions from everyone when I go out with a group, I order a glass of Water. They don't ever notice that I don't drink it.

I am right there with you. I always get Water and no one ever notices. When I go out with the family, we use my glass to wash the babies pacifier if he drops it

losingjusme · February 16, 2007

May I ask what actually happens when you PB?

pretty much projectile "vomiting" ... it comes from the stoma (not the stomach so there is no stomach acid)... it wasnt horrible, but i dont want to do it again either.

November Lily · March 1, 2007

Thanks for the responses guys x

Im now 5 days out and am doing pretty well. I am however wondering if you can drink Water whilst eating Soup etc on the liquid stage. I assume yes since it is all liquid but thought it best to check.

sherilynn · March 1, 2007

Not drinking with eating is definately now the hardest part for me. I don't drink for 30 minutes before or after. I'm sure the time will come where I may feel I HAVE to drink - and I will probably pay for it in the end.

Betsyjane · March 2, 2007

Yeah, you're right. It doesn't make sense not to drink with meals on the liquid stage. It's just good to start practicing now....... Behave like a good bandster now to get those good habits down right from the beginning.

I drink fluids right up to the moment I start eating, but then none for 60-90 minutes.