Drinking/Eating?

If you are using protein drinks in place of a meal, do you follow the don't drink anything before or after rule? Or does it not matter since it is liquid also?  Thanks again, Bridget

Bridget, I actually do wait about 30 minutes or more just naturally because I am full from the protein shake.  However, I don't think it would matter much.  As a good rule it's probably a good idea to get in the habit of waiting to drink fluids until the right amount of time past your "meal".  I know some surgeons say 30 minutes, some say 2 hours.  Whatever your surgeon recommends or whatever feels right to your body would be best to me.  Good luck. Angela