Sipping water and Protein Shakes...

I am a week out and I know we are supposed to wait 30 minuted after meals before we start sipping water again. My question is, do we need to wait 30 minutes after water to start a shake, because with all this down time, I am having a hard time getting what I need in. I am not terribly worried, as I am only a week out, but I just wanted to know how others did this... I have to start my day with water, due to still needing meds for nausea and my dose of Pepcid and these need to be taken BEFORE foods. Help a newbie out. Thanks, Tiffany

Tiff - I'd call and check with your nutritionist. I don't remember what my schedule was the first couple of weeks, all I remember was setting my watch to beep and when it beeped I ate. Glad that you're home and doing better!!! Happy Valentine's Day Sweetie!!! Hugs, Laurie

I asked my nut. this same question. She told me not to worry for the first month or two. Just sip your protein shakes all day and also the water. She said they are only concerned about the half hour before or after rule after your pouch heals a bit and you go to a regular food diet. She advised that we continue with our protein shakes the rest of our lives, along with a healthy diet. Hope that helps!