sophie'sChoice 269 Posted May 9, 2014 Never thought to ask this when I went for my last follow up and honestly I'm a little embarrassed to call up the team to ask this question so I thought I would poll the troops here until I go for my next followup and can add it to our conversation. Here goes: if your meal is a liquid, like Premier Protein drink, do you still have to wait an hour afterwards before drinking anything else? ( my surgeon requires not drinking for an hour after eating but I know others are different). 1 BigGirlPanties reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilMissDiva Irene 3,282 Posted May 9, 2014 Yes still wait an hour after drinking Protein Shakes. Even though it is a liquid it still helps with satiety and your body does take longer to digest it. This is the rule I always followed and it has always worked for me. 2 elfnow and Imanurse reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happygirlforlife 34 Posted May 9, 2014 My doctor has me wait a half hour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sophie'sChoice 269 Posted May 9, 2014 Thanks! I will continue to wait the hour. Because it's so thin it moves through my pouch quickly but I worried that if I drank something after, it would keep me from absorbing all the Protein. 1 LilMissDiva Irene reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilMissDiva Irene 3,282 Posted May 9, 2014 I don't think it will affect absorption of Protein, it just washes all the Fluid out quicker. Good luck You're doing really good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EarthyGoalie 253 Posted May 11, 2014 Not a stupid question at all! I asked my doctor the same thing! It has to do with staying full longer, so yes, I still wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sophie'sChoice 269 Posted May 12, 2014 Thanks everyone for your replies! I think I was hoping to be able to "wash" the taste out of my mouth. I'm not a big fan of Protein shakes and they leave a bad taste. So, now I just chew a piece of gum for a minute and poof! problem solved! :-) 1 EarthyGoalie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fuzzymonkey 38 Posted May 13, 2014 Thanks everyone for your replies! I think I was hoping to be able to "wash" the taste out of my mouth. I'm not a big fan of Protein Shakes and they leave a bad taste. So, now I just chew a piece of gum for a minute and poof! problem solved! :-) We are told to wait a half hour and ABSOLUTELY no gum!!! If accidentally swallowed it needs to be surgically removed. I take a sip after eating, just to rinse my mouth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
