Question:
I am pre op and have read that we need to limit our liquid intake before and after a

meal. Does this include protein shakes or liquid meals?    — Mickey K. (posted on September 20, 2002)

September 20, 2002
yes it does. For two reasons. 1st, the fluid could "flush" the food out of your pouch- making you hungery quicker and not allow you to absorb the nutrients that you need. 2nd, if you get too much protein in in one sitting, it does not do you any good. You should have no more then 30 grams of protein (some say 25 grams) in one sitting. So make sure that you spit it up.
   — Vicki L.

September 20, 2002
I ment spLit it up, not spit it up...sorry- goofy me
   — Vicki L.

September 21, 2002
I drink water before & after my protein drink. The directions call for 16 oz of water and I prefer much less for my taste, so in essence, I'm just getting it in separate packages.
   — vitalady