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30-30-30

This is one of the things that people/surgeons/dietitians/programs differ on. I don’t eat for 30 minutes before and 1 hour after. That is my surgeons rule. If I have a lighter meal/snack I can wait 15 or 20 minutes, and I’ll feel fine drinking.
 
Most of the published research I've read that recommends a drinking pattern like this doesn't really go into detail as to "why" it's recommended, but I'm still searching for more info because I'm curious. That being said, I feel that waiting 30 or so minutes after eating does help with satiation, but that is what I feel. I have no idea if other people feel that way, or not.

I have also read that not drinking immediately after a meal may help avoid stomach stretching since drinking too much too fast may fill up behind food. Again, I don't know if that is really accurate, but it seems possible.

Like anything, if you choose to follow it, after a while it becomes a habit and it's not really a big deal.

I'm not militant about it, especially drinking before a meal, but I usually, but not always, wait at least 30 after, but admittedly, sometimes it's more like 15-ish. If I do drink right after a meal I just sip a little bit. It can get uncomfortable really quick if you drink too much too quickly anytime, but especially after a meal. The experience can vary from person to person, of course.
 
WazzuCoug said:
Most of the published research I've read that recommends a drinking pattern like this doesn't really go into detail as to "why" it's recommended, but I'm still searching for more info because I'm curious. That being said, I feel that waiting 30 or so minutes after eating does help with satiation, but that is what I feel. I have no idea if other people feel that way, or not.

I have also read that not drinking immediately after a meal may help avoid stomach stretching since drinking too much too fast may fill up behind food. Again, I don't know if that is really accurate, but it seems possible.

Like anything, if you choose to follow it, after a while it becomes a habit and it's not really a big deal.

I'm not militant about it, especially drinking before a meal, but I usually, but not always, wait at least 30 after, but admittedly, sometimes it's more like 15-ish. If I do drink right after a meal I just sip a little bit. It can get uncomfortable really quick if you drink too much too quickly anytime, but especially after a meal. The experience can vary from person to person, of course.
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I was told by my doctor that the reason for waiting 30 min to drink after eating is so that your body has time to stay full longer because as soon as you start drinking fluids it starts washing through your system.
 
I was told the wait 30 rule is because you have limited space in your pouch and need to make sure that you have enough space at meal times to get all your nutrients in. Think of it this way: if you have a bowl that holds 8oz and you fill it with 4oz of water, you only have 4oz of space left. That being said, I don't always follow this rule. I have noticed that if I drink too soon after a heavier meal it will make me uncomfortably full.
 
I try to do the 30-30 thing and I usually do when I’m at home . When I go out to eat usually on weekends I have a glass or two of unsweetened iced tea with my meals and it doesn’t bother me. At home though I wait 20 to 30 minutes to drink anything after eating.
 
I have my 1st follow appt tomorrow, and one of my questions was gonna be should I do the 30-30-30 for the rest of my life? I don't mind, it's just that it takes about 2 1/2 hours to drink/sip on a 16 oz bottle of water (1 hr) + the 30-30-30 mealtime (1 1/2 hrs).
 
You look amazing Diane and you’re right on point about just trying to be normal . I’m not so sure about the stomach stretching either even though it feels like it sometimes after I eat but it’s probably mostly of what I ate and how fast I ate it because I seem to be one of those fast eaters that hasn’t lear to slow down yet . I’ve always just chowed down my food and my wife keeps reminding me to slow down and chew
 
My dr said the 30 30 rule is to be able to digest your foods. Especially after, he says it flushes your meal and you don’t get the nutrients from the food. Before the meal is to have your stomach ready for the food you are eating. How scientific this is I have no idea. But that was the logic I was hiven
 
You’re welcome Diane ! you’re an inspiration. I’ve learned a lot from you and others . I don’t have that many old pictures of me but I think I have a couple I can put side by side
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Bill sperry said:
You look amazing Diane and you’re right on point about just trying to be normal . I’m not so sure about the stomach stretching either even though it feels like it sometimes after I eat but it’s probably mostly of what I ate and how fast I ate it because I seem to be one of those fast eaters that hasn’t lear to slow down yet . I’ve always just chowed down my food and my wife keeps reminding me to slow down and chew
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Now I'm wondering if you all are photoshoping your Pic! (just kidding) Bill you look amazing as well. Congratulations to you!
 
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