Question:
Can you drink alot of water or fluids?

Can you still drink alot of water or fluids, or does your stomach fill up to fast?    — Janna O. (posted on February 17, 1999)

May 4, 1999
I had my surgery in February of 97. I lost weight very rapidly for the first year. I thought it was an accomplishment on my behalf when I discovered I could start drinking water and ice tea with my meals. It wasn't long until I discovered that I didn't feel any resistance when eating and could eat as much as I wanted. I started gaining my weight back slowly. Two weeks ago I spoke with my doctor and he advised me that drinking with my meals was causing me to be able to eat more and therefore hindering my weight loss. I have stopped drinking with my meals and have lost another 16 lbs. Although I wouldn't advise drinking with meals...I do drink 13-14 glasses of water/decalf iced tea per day. I think that has speeded up my weight loss.
   — Diane N.