Why do I have to wait to drink?

[mnkj719416 1]

Can someone please explain to me in detail why I have to wait 30 minutes to drink. I need to understand why so I can stick to it

[mi75 1,235]

drinking during meals takes up space in your new tummy. since our Protein demands need to be always met FIRST when eating, we need to reserve as much space as possible for that, the Proteins.

also, the fact that drinking with food can cause stretch and overfill and PAIN...

[mnkj719416 1]

Thank you so much. I am holding out as long as I can..usually about 20 minutes......lol

[lollienc 7]

Our surgeon group says that drinking during meals will push the food through your stomach to quickly to achieve fullness and that it will result in faster hunger.

[Shells_Almost_There 357]

Although this video talks about bypass/band, the concept is exactly what my surgeon told me about this prior to getting my sleeve done. Her rule is no drinking 30 minutes before and 30 to 45 minutes after I eat. The demo starts at 1:54. Hope it helps!

Edited June 28, 2014 by Shells_Almost_There