How to get in water??

I know back when I had WLS I was told the rules for how long before and how long after meals I was to wait before drinking water, but I don't remember why. Can anyone tell me? Marie

Hi Marie...Well 15 minutes before eating you stop drinking...No drinking during eating and no drinking for 45 minutes after you are done eating. Why??? Well before eating is like greasing the pipes for food to slide down better. Stop drinking 15 minutes before eating so you have room in pouch for food/protein....Then no drinking for 45 minutes after done eating so your body can take in the protein you just fed it....Otherwise it washes it all out and then you are hungry again. Hope this helped you. You going to Toni's for meeting Wednesday? I can't make it I have to work and with therapy I am just to tired to go. A few of us are getting together tomorrow at noon at Applebees on Tittabawassee if you could join us you are most welcome to!!! Hope you are doing ok and getting close to goal!!! Court is next Monday again on the dog case. Hugs Judy

It's so hard to get the water in! I was at the WLS graduate forum today. There's a roll call thread there. REALLY scary!! Just about everyone who posted is talking about the weight gain. I'm planning on going to Toni's on Wednesday, provided I'm in town. I'd love to meet the group at Applebee's tomorrow, but I'll be singing my favorite song, "On the road again, I just can't wait to get on the road again." Got a job near Ann Arbor tomorrow at 9 a.m. Good luck in court! Let me know how it goes. Marie

You know if you have your mind made up to make this WLS work you will succeed in doing so....Many think they can go back to their old ways and that is when they get into trouble!!! Just be careful if you gain any weight....If it happens start back on your begining program and make sure its protein and water and exercising. It will work for you. Love that song....On the road again....LOL let me know how the group meeting went ok? Will miss seeing you this month again. Hugs