Do you do the 30 minute rule...

I read somewhere on a board today that they do the 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after rule when they do the protein shakes. Do you use this rule? I currently do not but after reading it got me to think that I might be doing something wrong. SO who better to ask them my FRIENDS here. Hugs~~ Deanne

I do after but not before. As hard as it is to get the protein in lol I don't want to risk washing it all down the drain *grin* *huggles* Felicia

Ok refresh my memory. What is the 30 min rule? Aime

I was instructed by my surgeon's office to stop drinking liquids at least 15 minutes prior to eating and then to not drink anything DURING the meal and then to WAIT one hour after eating to drink again. People get different instructions but I believe everyone is told not to drink during meals..I believe this is a rule we need to follow forever in order to keep our weight off! I'm used to it though..

Had not really thought about it....really good point. I have done it with eating but never thought about it with the shake....better look into that one. I like Felecias thought on it though! Hugs, Melissa

I have heard this applied to food, but not protein shakes. Haven't heard that we should do this for shakes..... Interesting idea. Question....was it someone who was newly post op or someone who has been around for a while?? Just wondering.... BTW, I follow the rule always after eating because I get sick if I don't. Susan

Okay. That rule. Absolutley. I do not drink before eating or after for at least 30 mins. Oh, hey new person. Welcome to the forum. Aime

I don't follow it before, I try to stop drinking 10min. or so before, but not a full 1/2 hour. I definately wait the 30min after - even w/ shakes.

I follow the rule with eating but not protein shakes...I really need to check with Doctor's office to see what they say as they never really told us one way or another.