Hello All! I was sleeved 9/27/18, and feel a bit lost. Are protein shakes considered a meal, or liquid? I’m wondering if I have to wait 30 mins after a protein shake to drink water..?

[UnBsleevAble 3]

Do I have to wait 30 mins after a Protein Shake to drink Water? 🤔

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

20 minutes ago, UnBsleevAble said:

Do I have to wait 30 mins after a Protein Shake to drink Water? 🤔

@UnBsleevAble

protein shake is considered a liquid

no reason to wait on drinking ps to ie water

i used Protein Shake as a meal/ could be a snack

good luck newbie☺️

kathy

[Spellbound 48]

You don’t have to wait 30 min to drink liquid after liquid. The 30 min will apply to Protein Jello, yogurt, pudding mixes. I’m just a week ahead of you and am figuring it out too.

Good luck!

[UnBsleevAble 3]

Thanks y’all!

[UnBsleevAble 3]

Spellbound, I fee like an idiot most days. Just stumbling around trying to get that Protein in. 😉

[Spellbound 48]

4 hours ago, UnBsleevAble said:

Spellbound, I fee like an idiot most days. Just stumbling around trying to get that Protein in. 😉

We all do! The surgery wipes you OUUUUTTT

[The Preacher 161]

Both.

[GreenTealael 25,478]

You can drink all liquids together and non stop if you like.

[batty_vsg 100]

My nutritionist stated that Protein Shakes should be considered a "meal" and that the 30min no-water before/after rule should still apply to those. I can email her for further information (if people are interested) but I figured it had something to do with making sure you're giving the body time to digest the nutrients from the Protein Shake (instead of rushing it out with Water immediately afterwards.)

Of course, however, Protein shakes are considered a liquid.

Let me know if anyone wants me to email my nutritionist for further information!

[MargoCL 677]

because it's a liquid, I don't think you have to. but to get into the habit of following the 30 / 30 rule, I do follow it.