Wait 30 minutes after meal to drink...

I've been working the BOTT "program" for about 3 weeks now and 30 minutes doesn't work for me-If I drink at that point, I usually feel a heaviness close to stomach cramps.  I have to wait closer to an hour before I can comfortably drink my water.  I don't recall needing to wait more than 30 minutes when I was following the rules before.  I'm not complaining at all, it's just an observation.

Julie

The rules in the WLS program I went through were 30/60.  No fluids 30 min before and for 60 min.
after.  Some programs have different requirements.   

It's actually a plus that your body is telling you to weight an hour.  It means you stay fuller longer.  Use it to your advantage.  

Our program is now recommending 1.5 to 2 hours after to be sure not to wash the food through.

After 3 years of NOT complying with drinking rules(Color me stupid) I started back 2 weeks ago & what a DIFFERENCE its made. But I'm also finding that 30 mniutes is seeming too soon also.