HealthyLifeStyle 351 Posted February 13, 2021 How long will it take to be able to drink, and eat at the same time? I am so sick of waiting for 30 minutes before and after. Sometimes when I eat, the food gets stuck, and I need to drink, but I am scared to. I am almost 6 months post op. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bufbills 316 Posted February 14, 2021 I'm told forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creekimp13 5,840 Posted February 14, 2021 Officially....forever. This is the one rule I just hated. I need to drink when I eat. The idea is to not wash stuff through your stomach so fast that you overeat. Also, pushing stuff into your small intestine before it's had any chance to digest in your stomach can give you some digestive upset. In an ideal world...you should follow the rule, and follow it forever. That said....I couldn't follow it for more than a few weeks before I gave up and had small amounts of fluids with meals. It's not gonna kill you, but it can make it a lot easier to overeat. If you're watching your calories and limit the amount you drink, you'll probably be ok. But yeah...if you're looking for a full sensation to help you establish meal times....drinking with meals will inhibit that and feeling empty can lead to overeating and eating too many times a day. I kinda prefer multiple little tiny meals with fluids....but I do have to count calories, or I can easily end up overeating. 2 Recidivist and Neensyb reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neensyb 111 Posted February 14, 2021 How long will it take to be able to drink, and eat at the same time? I am so sick of waiting for 30 minutes before and after. Sometimes when I eat, the food gets stuck, and I need to drink, but I am scared to. I am almost 6 months post op.If anything gets stuck, I have a sip and deal with a tiny amount of discomfort and it sorts itself out. 1 TheMoxieMama reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prestonandme 107 Posted February 14, 2021 The three women I know who had WLS ten years ago all drink and eat at the same time. Their WL results differ dramatically: one remains at 125 lbs., one gained 40 lbs. back, and the third gained all her weight back and is now about 240 lbs. I'm 1 1/2 years out and still drink about 20-30 minutes after eating. However, if I eat something that is very dry, I will take a couple of sips of my drink right after swallowing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris77 1,538 Posted February 14, 2021 Hello, my sleeve was in July 2018. This rule I follow. If by chance you get something stuck and need a small sip but I do t divert from what they told me. A large part of success if listening to the rules they set up for you to be successful. There are reasons for all of it. I was a HUGE drink w a meal person before sleeve surgery. It was an adjustment to get use to it but now I don’t even think about the fact that I don’t drink during a meal. You will get used to it. What do they say “21 days makes a habit “ I wish you well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HealthyLifeStyle 351 Posted February 15, 2021 Thanks everyone. I literally for the first time, had a sip of Water while eating yesterday. I had to because the food was dry, and I started coughing a lot. I was scared, and did not know what to expect, but I was fine after. I certainly wouldn't gulp anything down while eating. Knowing, if I have to take a sip isn't going to make me sick makes me feel a whole lot better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bufbills 316 Posted February 15, 2021 15 minutes ago, HealthyLifeStyle said: Thanks everyone. I literally for the first time, had a sip of Water while eating yesterday. I had to because the food was dry, and I started coughing a lot. I was scared, and did not know what to expect, but I was fine after. I certainly wouldn't gulp anything down while eating. Knowing, if I have to take a sip isn't going to make me sick makes me feel a whole lot better. Yea. Its a tough rule to follow. I always drank while eating. I think most people do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HealthyLifeStyle 351 Posted February 15, 2021 9 hours ago, bufbills said: Yea. Its a tough rule to follow. I always drank while eating. I think most people do. Did you do it right after surgery? When were you able to do it at the same time without feeling full, or sick? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bufbills 316 Posted February 15, 2021 13 minutes ago, HealthyLifeStyle said: Did you do it right after surgery? When were you able to do it at the same time without feeling full, or sick? I'm sorry. I was referring to before surgery. I cant do it now. One accidental sip while eating, will ruin a meal. I'll miss having a cold beer and a cheeseburger, for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites