old habits, die hard

One of the rules you have to follow post op is no eating or drinking for a half hour before or after your meals. The main reason for this is food will get washed through your pouch ( that is what your new tiny stomach is called) faster. Thus, allowing you to eat more, slowing down your weight loss. Well, today I was in the kitchen getting snacks for the boys and myself a drink. I mindlessly chomped down a saltine. Then had a few drinks of my ice tea. Big mistake. It didn't take long for it all to coming hurtling back out at a great velocity. I guess there is more then one reason for the rule.