I'd like to start a discussion about beverages during meals

Hey all -- I am 3 weeks post-op lap RNY, so I know that my eating habits are not yet set in stone, but I'm having an awfully hard time not drinking during meals. From what I understand, we are not supposed to drink during meals for two reasons: 1) the food goes through the pouch more quickly, making us hungrier; and 2) we therefore do not absorb as many nutrients. So here is my question: If I do drink during meals, and nonetheless do NOT eat more, AND take an ample amount of vitamins, what is the harm? I kind of have a feeling I'm simply looking for excuses (this is SO hard!) but I'd really like to know if there are others, long term, who drink (very little) during meals and have remained successful. And....any suggestions to break this habit would be appreciated. Thanks!

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