post ops and drinking with meals

Original Post by Diane G. at 1:41 PM PST on 03/17/2006 San Jose, CA - RNY (02/23/2005) I was wondering how many of you wait at least a half an hour to drink anything after you have eaten. I notice lately that I am extremely thirsty right after I am done eating and I catch myself drinking right after I've eaten. I don't think that is good for the pouch. Please let me know what you think.

i never drink for at least an hour after i eat and it's usually closer to 2 hours. i think the reason you're supposed to wait is so the food doesn't get washed out too quickly. you need to catch yourself before you drink unless you just take a sip or two to wash something down. Steph 350/142 (5'8")

I stop drinking 30 minutes before I eat and wait at least an hour after I eat before I drink anything. Try really hard to wait! Drinking will wash food right thru your pouch and you'll get hungry sooner. Hugs, Susan 305/160

Diane, I have to quit drinking 30 minutes before my meal and wait at least 30 minutes after, I can definitely tell a difference if I don't. Since the hunger is back if I don't wait I get hungry before my next meal. Dana

i am going to try to not drink anything for 30 mins after my meals and see if that helps with my hungur...Im sure it will!!