Question:
For those that eat frequent mini-meals, how do you get your water in?

Do you follow the no drinking for half an hour before & after your meals rule? This way of eating seems like it may work a little better for me, but I want to make sure I continue to get enough fluids. Thanks so much:0)!    — Shannon D. (posted on May 27, 2002)

May 27, 2002
I MUST follow the no drinking for 30 minute rule or I pay the consequences! and it is hard sometimes but I am used to it pretty much by now at 4 mos post op. I always drink first, like a mixture of juice and water first thing in the am when I wake up, thats 8-10 ounces, then 12 oz skim milk steamed with espresso and splenda, thats 12 oz liquid plus protein! Then a 16 ounce bottle of water mixed with splenda and sliced lemons and limes at work, by 10 am I have already drank 35-40 ounces. Then after lunch I may drink V8, which I LOVE and have no problem drinking 2 big glasses of. I drink a cup or so of skim milk mixed with sf syrup before dinner and another V8 or ice tea or water with lemon before bed. It seems like all day I am either drinking, planning what I am going to eat that has good protein in it, or timing when I can have a drink! My life may have revolved around food preop but now it is CONSUMED with food planning and nutritional dilemas! LOL! But 95 pounds in 4 months is a big reward and I wouldnt go back for anything! Good Luck! Love Donna
   — donnalawbabe

May 27, 2002
I drink UP TO the first bite of food, then not during or after for 30 min. That leaves plenty of "between" for my protein & water.
   — vitalady