IM ONE OF THE LUCKY FEW THAT CAN DRINK BEFORE,WHILE,AND AFTER EATING... I NEVER WONT ANYTHING TO EAT I HAVE TO MAKE MYSELF EAT,,,, AND WATCH THE CLOCK OR I WILL FORGET.... I STARTED AT 225 AND NOW 138 ITS BEEN 1YEAR AND 2 MOS... WHEN I HAD THE SLEEVE....