About drinking wate with meals, what harm does it do/

I am 2 weeks post op and simply must drink a little water with meals. How does it harm you, if you do? My doctor says no liquid with meals. He says I must wait an hour after eating to drink liquid. Cant do it. I am thirsty!

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