I was just wondering if drinking protein drinks have the same rules about drinking water. Do I stop drinking water 30 mins before and wait 45 mins after?

Yes, do not drink Protein shakes before, during or immediately after eating "solids".

Protein Shakes are liquids.

I believe he was asking if he should not drink water 30 mins prior to drinking protein shakes. A great question that I dont know the answer to. I dont keep track of my fluid intake before or after protein shakes but I could be doing something wrong.

Yes you do want to treat your protein drinks like a "meal" and wait your 30 minutes before consuming your water... According to my doctor anyway....

I was just wondering if drinking Protein drinks have the same rules about drinking Water. Do I stop drinking water 30 mins before and wait 45 mins after?

I don't know the answer. But today was the first day I actually had a RTD Protein shake (I've been adding unflavored protein to my G2 and CL) and I had it after I finished drinking done liquids... Took 2hrs to drink and I feel stuffed!

First time of feeling like I over ate since surgery and I didn't eat.

Has this happened to anyone else?

I believe he was asking if he should not drink Water 30 mins prior to drinking Protein shakes. A great question that I dont know the answer to. I dont keep track of my Fluid intake before or after protein shakes but I could be doing something wrong.

Ah! You are so correct. Sorry about that.

Uh, it is liquid and your pyloric valve is going to open, sooo ... absorption takes place in the intestines, so I can't imagine why it would matter. After working out, I often would have a protein shake in one hand and a Gatorade in the other. My Dr never said "No", but you may just want to contact yours if it weighs on your mind.

I don't know the answer. But today was the first day I actually had a RTD Protein shake (I've been adding unflavored protein to my G2 and CL) and I had it after I finished drinking done liquids... Took 2hrs to drink and I feel stuffed!

First time of feeling like I over ate since surgery and I didn't eat.

Has this happened to anyone else?

I did have that experience up to 3 months. Now it takes no time for me to drink a Protein Drink, especially after a hard workout. And I do not feel stuffed any longer. It is almost like drinking Water for me.

I did have that experience up to 3 months. Now it takes no time for me to drink a Protein drink' date=' especially after a hard workout. And I do not feel stuffed any longer. It is almost like drinking Water for me.[/quote']

Thanks!

I was told that it's the same as drinking fluids. I'm 4 weeks out and it takes me an hour or more to drink an 8 oz shake. I'm allowed to drink Water with it if I want. My dr even said to include it in my 64oz of liquids because I'm 'tiny' (accotding to my dr) I don't have to have all that water.

~Sabrina

I was told that it's the same as drinking fluids. I'm 4 weeks out and it takes me an hour or more to drink an 8 oz shake. I'm allowed to drink Water with it if I want. My dr even said to include it in my 64oz of liquids because I'm 'tiny' (accotding to my dr) I don't have to have all that water.

~Sabrina

I am only 8 days out and I have not experienced the fullness/ heaviness as I am feeling with this one shake that I drank. I can't even get anymore liquids because I still feel stuffed! I had this shake 3 hrs ago!

This is my first time having this feeling as I usually add unflavored Proteins powder to my G2 and crystal light drink and goes out of me pretty fast.

Sounds normal. I have to sip on mine and after an hour or so I'll finally finish and it takes another hour before I'm done feeling full. I use the costco Premium Chocolate premade shakes. I have had a lot of people recommend them.

~Sabrina

Sounds normal. I have to sip on mine and after an hour or so I'll finally finish and it takes another hour before I'm done feeling full. I use the costco Premium Chocolate premade shakes. I have had a lot of people recommend them.

~Sabrina

Thanks for that info!

I can't even fit any water or other fluids in after drinking my protein shake. So I wait 30 to 45 minutes before drinking anything else.

I can't even fit any water or other fluids in after drinking my protein shake. So I wait 30 to 45 minutes before drinking anything else.

I guess because I usually put my unflavored in 32oz of liquid... It always felt as though I was drinking water, but when I drank that 11 oz protein shake... It definitely feels me up for too long. I don't think I will be able to get the rest of my fluids or protein in for today.