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Well, waiting 20-25 minutes between eating & drinking is the most annoying part of the sleeve. I end up setting a timer on my phone to make sure I've waited long enough. I understand that liquid makes the food in the stomach "drain" quicker or move along quicker, but it's totally annoying. It's been 8 weeks, does it get any easier?? I find myself starving as I wait those 20-25 min until I can eat. Please tell me it gets easier[emoji24]

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My doctors makes me stop drink 30 minutes prior to eating and 60 minutes after! I feel your pain. I have a constant timer on my phone so I don't get off schedule!

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I know many who drink up until they not sure why. AFTER you eat is a really really bad idea. As your first commandment is Protein first. The longer in your belly the better. Keeps you full longer helping you not getting hungry. But I also know many who will take a few 'sips' while eating. But to reiterate...don't drink after

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It gets much easier the more you practice doing it.

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I wonder if there would be any necessity to wait the 30mins before and after when you have reached your goal weight.

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It does come easier with time I don't have a problems with the whole waiting 30 mins before and after. It's the eating part. I'm still on 1/4 of a cup so how can I make that last a half hour.

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It's driving me nuts too and I'm 10 months out!!! Ugh!

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