Do I need to wait 30 minutes between protein drink & drinking water?

[brown eyed gal 59]

If my Protein Drink is my meal, do I need to wait 30 minutes before I start drinking my Water?

[jess9395 5,449]

You will get a mixed response on this one, so ask your doctor, but mine says no.

[Baconville 578]

My doc also said no. In the first couple of weeks everything is liquid so your job is to get your Water and Protein in. Good luck!

[enjoyinglife 313]

Mine also said no.

[Bring It On 55]

^{Good rule of thumb. If your Protein or meal is liquid, then another liquid following it is not going to make a difference. The Protein is absorbed in your gut, not in your stomach.}

[mamie60 104]

No

[happymama2014 206]

I asked same thing about yogurt etched because it's so thick and dr told me it's all still liquid stage so just make sure that your taking 30-40 min for meals (yogurt or soup) then I drink my other liquids all day just slow up when I know I'm going to eat do that I am not too full.

[Cupcake 801]

My doctor says no drinking Water 30 minutes before any meal or 30 minutes after, but always check with your doctor.

[jess9395 5,449]

My doctor says no drinking Water 30 minutes before any meal or 30 minutes after, but always check with your doctor.

Most doctors say something along those lines, I believe the question then is whether a Protein Shake counts as eating a meal. Mine doesn't count it as such. It's drinking not seating so the rule doesn't apply