Water and Shakes

I finally conocted a protein shake I can drink! I know I'm not supposed to drink water until 30 minutes after I've eaten, but does that go for shakes too. I mean if I take a drink of shake and then am thirsty do I have to wait the thirty minutes to drink again, or can I drink since the shake is liquid anyway? Thanks

i am pre-op so, dont take my word on it, but are you sure that the water isnt wasing the protein down to fast. Just a thought, I dont really know. Are you a night owl to. I cant sleep tonight. cindy

Yeah I work at night, and have classes during the day, so I sleep whenever I get some free time ha ha!

Brooke: My doctor and nutritionist said that you can have both at the same time. The protein shake is considered as part of your fluid intake. You might want to ask your team of experts, though. All doctors/nutritionists are not alike. Andrea

thank you!!

I asked the exact same question two weeks ago at my last doc visit. I thought...Hmm... we're doing these protein shakes and then I get thirsty and drink some crystal lite does my protein wash away?? She said NO. It's fine and does count as your daily intake. Of course, that's the opinion of my Dietician. So who knows...I've noticed on here every surgeon and their teams work really REALLY different. Gracie 270/237-as of two weeks ago

awesome! Thank you!