Have you ever drank while you ate? 1+ year post-op

[AchieveGoals 46]

Does it hurt if you do it? Does it make food go down fast and make you eat more? Do you feel fuller? This is the thing I am most struggling with

I really like spicy food, and am wondering what will happen if I can't drink while I eat....please any advice?

Edited July 16, 2016 by AchieveGoals

[Christinamo7 4,042]

the rule about not drinking when you eat is to prevent the food from moving through too quickly, therefore you being hungry again. it does not prevent a sip because your food is spicy or something like that.

I take supplements that I need to take with food. when I take them I eat a few bites, take the pill with enough Water to make it go down well and then eat the rest of my food. this is not a problem and does not cause me to wash the food through more quickly.

likewise if I am eating food that is drier than normal I may need a small sip or two to make my tummy feel better than if I didn't have a sip or two.

I doubt I've ever had more than 3 ounces - usually much less.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Does it hurt if you do it? Does it make food go down fast and make you eat more? Do you feel fuller? This is the thing I am most struggling with

I really like spicy food, and am wondering what will happen if I can't drink while I eat....please any advice?

What has your doctor advised? My doctor said no drinking for about 45 minutes after eating. I tested that theory once or twice and was seriously uncomfortable after. It doesn't work FOR ME.

You do what's best FOR YOU.

[Valentina 2,642]

I was instructed way back in the day---to have a small dish of unsweetened applesauce available for dipping extra dry/spicy meat/fish into in place of drinking while eating.

Discuss it with your bariatric team and get their thoughts.

I'm impressed that you can eat spicy foods. They are a definite no go for me.

Good luck and let us know how you do.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

I eat spicy food without drinking. The only time I ever end up drinking while eat is chicken because it is dry and can get stuck.

[maddrileyx4 0]

I have and makes me uncomfortable so I do not unless 100% necessary than I only do a sip

Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

[sugabear44 85]

it has been a year for me and it still hurts to eat n drink at same time,plus I get full faster,its like a gas type of feeling,only tums relieved the pressure

Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

[BCs 1000 364]

Almost a year out and I can't drink while eating. Well I could, but I would have to leave 95% of my meal.

I have only had really spicy food once post op and I had a glass of Water with ice on the table (not ordered). I sucked on a piece of ice to cool my mouth after eating. It worked a treat.

[Sophie74656 1,572]

I have a very hard time eating without drinking so I usually have a few sips. I have still had tremendous weight loss but this worked for me it might not work for others

[mistycal 81]

I drink a few sips occasionally while eating, just to rinse my mouth lol, but more than a sip and the liquid will come back up....

[maddrileyx4 0]

Last night a did a couple gulps after popcorn and I was so uncomfortable and felt like vomiting. I def drank too soon.

Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

[cindyw41 761]

I definitely can not eat as much if I don't wait the 30 mins after drinking so something before I eat. I've had a few sips with a meal. (We're allowed no more than 2oz) If I drink more than that, I can tell the difference and it isn't very pleasant.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

[Candygyrl 637]

I take a few sips during meals. I wait until I've eaten what I'm going to eat. Then i wait few minutes and take 2-3 sips. I'm used to eating and drinking so it helps eating feel normal.

[Lema 236]

It doesn't hurt but you feel full too soon and if you push it, you could be stretching it. Unless by hurt you mean the pain one feels when they overeat.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

[luvingme 9]

My doc said 30 mins apart....but I tried and everything came up both times its a no go!!!!!!!!!! Also spicy food does not usually agree with us patients.......I really miss drinking and eating????....

Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App