Drinking while eating?

I still don't drink while I am eating and I generally wait an hour after eating before I drink again. I usually will drink right up to the time I start to eat though..and they say to wait 15 mins after you drink something before you eat. If you get a lot of fluids in before eating it is supposed to cut down on the thirst and also help us get full quicker. So far not drinking while eating has been ok..I have had a few episodes where I wanted to drink also. I don't really like milk so milk and cereal is not a big deal..but if I had cereal...I would have the milk with it. lol Protein shakes are always drank alone. Maybe an hour or so before I eat.

I think it's because the food washes out of our pouch more quickly and the full feeling will not last... Holly

Because I am banded, Im am very strict about the no fluids with meal and one hour after, or else my surgery was pointless. However, I do add milk to my cereal along with a scoop of protein. Hey, any other way for me to get my protein in works for me. ~Moni

Hola! I am too scared to try drinking and eating together ... I usually will drink about 30 minutes before a meal .. sometimes 15 if I am eating out or very hungry. I always wait about 1 hour to 1.5 hours after I eat to drink something. I am very cautious as I want to make the most of the "tool" and am terrified to dump. I say do what works for you, if you try something and you feel comfortable then OK, go for it. We all made a huge decision to have this surgery and we have found our own ways to live with a new way of eating foods and quirks with our new plumbing that either works for us or maybe does not work so well, do the best you can do and that is good enough!

I also have trouble with this. My favorite beverage is Poland Spring water with a slice of fresh lemon in it. I'm addicted to it right now. I also carry a cut up lemon in a ziplock bag when I am out and about, haha (so i can just add to water as needed). I have a hard time with the no drinking and eating. With me, it'**** or me. I do try to make an effort with it, but usually end up drinking about approximately 2 to 4 oz of water. Otherwise I get the food sticking to my guts feeling.