Why is it that we aren't supposed to drink before meals?
I've never had to follow that rule of 30 minutes before eating since we have a normal stomach and not a pouch. Liquids go in, hit the pyloric valve and dumps out. With a pouch, the fluids have to seep through the stoma. YAY for the sleeve not having that issue.
Early out, it was difficult to drink before a meal because of the swelling, but the further out I've gotten, it really doesn't matter if I drink or don't before a meal.
Early out, it was difficult to drink before a meal because of the swelling, but the further out I've gotten, it really doesn't matter if I drink or don't before a meal.
Band to VSG revision: June 3, 2009
SW 270lbs GW 150lbs CW Losing Pregancy Weight Maintenance goal W 125-130lbs
SW 270lbs GW 150lbs CW Losing Pregancy Weight Maintenance goal W 125-130lbs
Drinking too soon before eating makes it so that you can fit in more, plus it dilutes stomach acids. I stop drinking 15 mins before eating and wait 45 mins after meals. I eat 6 meals a day and still manage this by eating on a schedule.
Start weight: 388, Current Weight: 185, Goal Weight: 180, Weight Lost: 203 lbs
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3/2012 Plastics: LBL, 3 Hernias Fixed, BL/BA, Rhinoplasty & Septum Fix. 6/2013 Plastics: Arm and thigh lift
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