I should not drink 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after eating. I just got home from the hospital today. I drank a few ounces of Protein shake, but then has a sip of Water to remove that taste from my mouth.

My question is--does the 30 minute rule still apply when you are drinking your meal as a Protein Shake?

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Hi,

From what I understand the 30 min rule is when you are eating food, not shakes.

Hope all goes well for you. I was told that its best to sip all your liquids. Keeps air out of the stomach.

Have my surgery 5/25 and It has been a long 8 months but its just around the corner now.

The 30 minute rule does not apply to protein shakes.

Thank you! I appreciate the info. Very new to gastric bypass, and I want to be doing everything right.

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My doc said to adhere to that rule regardless of what phase you're in, he said you have to establish the habit anyway, so let's do it, no more cuttin corners anywhere