xtine
on 12/27/11 2:29 pm - San Jose, CA

RNY on 11/29/11

What are some ways you remember? It is still habit to drink when I am thirsty. I try to keep my water far away from me when eating.. ugh!

HW: 295 / SW: 273 / CW: 169.4 / GW: 140 / Dream Goal: 120
Height: 5'3.5" - *22lbs of my weightloss was lost pre-surgery.

LJ1972
on 12/27/11 2:39 pm - FL

RNY on 08/16/11

instead of keeping the water far away... pour it out.
If I am at a restaurant with friends I have them take my water glass to their end / side of the table so I have to ask them to pass it to me and they always refuse

Try to drink plenty before eating and it is a lot easier to remember. Also, moist foods help

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Ladytazz
on 12/27/11 2:41 pm

I have a timer on my phone and as soon as I finish my meal I set it to 30 minutes. That does two things. One, it tells me my meal is over. That keeps me from picking at food when I am done. and of course it let's me know when it is OK to drink again.

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xtine
on 12/27/11 2:50 pm - San Jose, CA

RNY on 11/29/11

Good idea! I will try that. I hope i haven't damaged my stoma... I am four weeks out today and have been having trouble with this since the begining. I have just recently been trying to make a point to not do it. Eek.

HW: 295 / SW: 273 / CW: 169.4 / GW: 140 / Dream Goal: 120
Height: 5'3.5" - *22lbs of my weightloss was lost pre-surgery.

Cherylkas
on 12/27/11 8:12 pm - PA

early out I would not have a drink poured so i could not have any. I would also get up and start doing the dishes. If I was busy then I wouldnt drink.

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dasie
on 12/27/11 8:28 pm

RNY on 11/17/09

The instant I finish eating I look at the clock and say outloud..."Okay, I can have something to drink @ xxx." My family hears what I say, but if I am alone, saying the time outloud helps me remember.

Cleopatra_Nik
on 12/27/11 9:15 pm - Baltimore, MD

RNY on 01/08/08

GMTA! I swear I didn't see your response before I posted mine. We are geniuses. :)

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dasie
on 12/27/11 9:23 pm

RNY on 11/17/09

Thanks Nik....I always value and respect the things you recommend and say. You are right; it is pretty simple, but it really does work.

Cleopatra_Nik
on 12/27/11 9:14 pm - Baltimore, MD

RNY on 01/08/08

This may sound simplistic but it's something the brain tends to respond well to.

When you are done eating, say out loud. "Ok, I'm done eating at 12:30 so at 1 I can have something to drink."

Saying it out loud will help remind you and it will start to become a habit to think that way. Of all the post-op lifestyle changes, this is the one I always recommend pre-ops get into before surgery because it isn't easy. Nowadays it feels strange TO try to drink around my meals. I do occasionally but it doesn't feel right.

poet_kelly
on 12/27/11 11:39 pm - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

Don't have a drink near by and set a timer to tell you when to start drinking again.

Kelly

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Having a hard time rememebering not to drink 30+ min after meals

A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water. Eleanor Roosevelt