moppet 19 Posted May 23, 2016 I'm entering week 5 post op. I really miss having a glass of Water with my meals/snacks. Are you drinking liquids with your meals yet or still waiting 20 minutes? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Margie122 845 Posted May 23, 2016 I wait 20-30 minutes BEFORE & AFTER a meal. It gets easier...it really does. I don't even miss it at mealtimes anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted May 23, 2016 @@moppet I think this is a long term change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sophie74656 1,572 Posted May 23, 2016 I usually have a sip or two while I eat. I just can't otherwise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutsideMatchInside 10,166 Posted May 23, 2016 After 6 months, I kind of do what I want. I still only take a few sips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan TN 348 Posted May 23, 2016 I'm 7 months post sleeve. At this point, I can get a glass of Water before my meal and drink some, but once my food comes, I set my glass to the side. This works well for me. From what my NUT told me, it's not harmful to drink during a meal, but it washes your food down and you won't have the fullness feeling. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christinamo7 4,042 Posted May 23, 2016 with my team's plan I can drink right up until I start to eat and then wait 30 minutes after, although to be fair - if I am eating mostly Protein it is sometimes an hour before I can stand the thought of drinking, other than a sip or so if something is super spicy or my palete needs refreshed. I was told not to worry about that. for me it's one of those thing I thought would be a bigger problem than it has turned out to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moppet 19 Posted May 23, 2016 THANK YOU all so much! Continued success to everyone Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LipstickLady 25,682 Posted May 23, 2016 I usually have a sip or two while I eat. I just can't otherwise Just can't what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites