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

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

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!

Mine also said no.

^{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.}

No

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.

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

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