Water Loading?

I remember reading a post awhile back abou****er loading. Can someone please explain this to me, and will it kick-start my weight loss again? I've been stuck for 6 weeks now

hi Sharon - if my understanding of water loading is correct, now is about the time for us to start doing it. 20 - 30 minutes before you're planning on eating you should drink 16 oz of water - it will prevent us from overeating (now that we are able to eat more) and we will feel fuller. Continue to not drink for 30 mins to an hour after the meal. I'm not sure if it will kick start the weight loss but it is supposed to help keep us fuller. I need someone or something to just kick me! I hope that was helpful... Linda

Hi Shannon, I think Paula has a good explanation of it, maybe it's on her profile. love donna

Here's the word for word verbatim from the sheet my surgeon gave to me: 1.FLUID LOAD: Drink fast and hard fifteen minutes before your meal using a calorie free beverage. DO NOT SIP! Drink as much as you can as fast as you can. Your goal here is to temporarily stretch your pouch and put it into spasm. Drinking in this fashion will give you a full/uncomfortable sensation. When you eat 15 minutes later, you will find you fill up more quickly and possibly your appetite for this meal will also be diminished. This is the single most powerful tool for reducing portion sizes. USE THIS MANEUVER TO AVOID BETWEEN MEAL SNACKS!!!! Make sure you always have a water bottle on hand so you can drink when the need arises. ********** It works if you use it...gulp it...chug a lug it...as much as you can...not just 16 oz. If you need more, take more. Paula