Is it just me.....

Or does anyone else have trouble eating a meal without anything to drink? I have the hardest time with that- I always have to take a few drinks while I'm eating! I never got a clear explanation from my surgeon or nutritionist about why we can't drink with our meals.....any input?

well i had my 3 1/2 mo check up last week and was told by my surgeon that it washes the food out to quick...he said wait 30 min, but he did say take a drink before you start eating....and is you can't wait just take a few sips............so who knows lol................vickie r.

I was told that too about bringing the food down too fast which can cause you to eat more, Also they say your food should have enough liquid in it which gets absorbed and if you need to drink then you're body's had enough food. when i think of it that way it helps me to stay away from liquids. Hope this helps... Louise 215/165/125

It's good to know that someone else is experiencing the same thing. I've been having that problem as well lately. I don't drink alot but I take a few sips. I'm trying not to do it but it's hard. I was told eating and drinking stretches the pouch so I don't know. I guess the complete truth shall emerge eventually. Keke

I know exactly where you are coming from, I have to sip when I eat or my mouth gets dry. I'm not a big drinker so I don't think it bothers me. Melissa

I was also told that the fluid will fill the pouch before we get enough solid food in. I do sip a little water before & toward the end of my meal. It is hard sometimes but I try to convience myself that leaving the the food flavor in my mouth longer is just like eating a bigger portion. I crave Coke after a meal and wish my husband would just drink water with me around.