Question:
I have a question about drinking water after you have a protein shake?

I am 8 months post op and have recently started increasing my protein as my levels were a little low last time I had blood work. My question is, do you have to wait to drink water after having a protein drink like you do with food? Will the absorption be the same? I plan to discuss this with my surgeon but my appt. is the end of Feb so any help or thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks, Karen.    — Karen Q. (posted on January 10, 2002)

January 10, 2002
YES... you need to wait for at least a half hour. That way your pouch and first part of your intestine has time to absorb the protien!
   — Sharon H.

July 31, 2005
I have to dilute boost with water, too thick and sickening.
   — mfrchico