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Yeah, its last... I cannot sleep... so here I am reading and researching again... Came across a good post on why we do not drink water during meals...
http://pamtremble.blogspot.com/2008/08/why-we-dont-drink-with-meals.html
Same blog also has info on understanding the pouch:
http://pamtremble.blogspot.com/2008/09/understanding-pouch.html
as well as info on Mechanics of Protein Absorption
http://pamtremble.blogspot.com/2010/02/mechanics-of-protein-absorption.html
And last but not least, Some things I've learned about food.
http://pamtremble.blogspot.com/2008/08/some-things-ive-learned-about-food.html
These were written several years ago, so some info might be outdated, but overall... sounded good to me and worth sharing!
http://pamtremble.blogspot.com/2008/08/why-we-dont-drink-with-meals.html
Same blog also has info on understanding the pouch:
http://pamtremble.blogspot.com/2008/09/understanding-pouch.html
as well as info on Mechanics of Protein Absorption
http://pamtremble.blogspot.com/2010/02/mechanics-of-protein-absorption.html
And last but not least, Some things I've learned about food.
http://pamtremble.blogspot.com/2008/08/some-things-ive-learned-about-food.html
These were written several years ago, so some info might be outdated, but overall... sounded good to me and worth sharing!
deleted_user
Thanks Becca - really interesting. The drinking before and after meals is the one area where I really struggle. This certainly made me think!!
deleted_user
Thank you Becca (once again)... I like senecagrl struggle with the no drinking before/after meals.... I think I will be more consious about it after reading this article.... I knew it was important, but wasn't sure why... Now I have a much better understanding.....
becca1960
I already know that this is going to be one of those areas I have to work on... Like put my drink FAR AWAY from me when eating... I saved this link in my journal so when I am struggling postop I can come back and reread it :) Think I'm gonna need the reminder!
deleted_user
This is amazing information, Becca. Thank you very much.
elrios1
this is all very valuable information but what I am curious about is.... does anything change when you are having vertical sleeve surgery vs RNY. for instance the size of the portions you eat the amount of protein and fluids you take in, and the wait time for drinking etc. Often times I read posts and wonder if these same things apply for the sleeve. for instance having strictures, is it possible that sleeve patients can get them when their intestines were never changed. Or the foamies ppl talk about? IDK there is so much more information out there and a lot more ppl who share experiences but they are RNY patients and I wonder if the same things apply for the sleeve patients.
deleted_user
Elrios I had sleeve surgery and had many bouts with foamies over the past 2 years especially at the beginning and as I introduced new foods. I am still cautious about eating to fast, to much or food that just doesn't agree with me. Drinking before and after meals are the same for all WLS I believe. I had a co-worker notice recently that between each bite I still put my fork down as I chew....lol....one of the tricks to eating the right way!!
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