Question:
Can you only drink 2 ounces of protein shake at a time?

I am 3 weeks post op and was wondering if you are only able to drink 2 ounces at a time or can you drink it like water?    — Jaime K. (posted on August 3, 2003)

August 3, 2003
My doc has me drinking 1 ounce of liquid every 15 minutes, but after 2 weeks it doesn't stay like that I believe (I'll find out Friday). I think you need to have your protein slowly to let it absorb - but just one opinion here.
   — bethybb

August 3, 2003
In the beginning, I would just sip on my shake until I got it (or most of it) down. I'm almost 10 months post-op now and can finish a 15 oz. shake on my way to work.
   — Want2bslim

August 3, 2003
No, your amount for liquids, including protein shakes, is not the same as foods (if I understand, that is what you were asking?) From day one I've been drinking 2scoops of proscore 100 in 4 ounces of water (I'm almost two weeks out from surgery). I sip slowly, and it takes me about 15-20 minutes to drink it. You can drink as much liquid as you're comfortable with.. just slowly. It will not stretch your pouch, as the liquids move out of your pouch in about 10 seconds or less. Drink up, and good luck.
   — Kelly B.