Question:
Can I drink water with my protein shake?
I drink a protein shake for breakfast, just can't eat in the morning. Is it ok to drink water with the shake even though it's a meal??? I never drink an hour before or an hour after I eat solid food, but I'm think this only applies to solid food..right???? thanks you all (((hugs))) and smiles =))) — DebPKansas (posted on August 17, 2002)
August 17, 2002
Hi. I think that maybe it's not such a good idea to drink water with your
shake. The more water you drink while drinking your shake, the less shake
you'll drink. Thus the less protein you'll get in. Now, if you aren't
having a problem getting all your protein in then I don't see anything
wrong with drinking water. Hope this helps. Good Luck.
— Sarah K.
August 17, 2002
Deb, do you mean mixing your protein drink with water instead of milk or
drinking a protein drink along with a glass of water? If you can tolorate
fixing your shakes with water,(you can find some with lots more protein if
you make your own, ckeck out vitalady.com) then you have less calories to
count, however milk gives you alittle more protein and I find fill me
more.Some people who are on the run and can handle the water in the shake
even carry a container with a scoop of protein shake powder in it to have
ready for a handy meal if they need one just by going to the nearest water
fountain and then shaking it and drinking. I have not been able to stomach
that yet, but it is a great idea. If you have a shake for a
"meal" you dont have to wait the 30-45 min after to start
drinking your water, at least according to my Dr. I usually grab both in
the am as I walk out to work, I finish my shake by the time I drive to work
and have started on my water to get all I can get in.
Hope this helps.
— Nicole K.
August 17, 2002
when you drink water along with your protein shake you are forcing the
shake out of your stomach therefore not getting the benefit of it ,so no
drinking with it or food
— Mary H.
August 17, 2002
My MD said to treat the protein shake just like food which means NO
drinking 1/2 hour before and up to 1 hour after!! This way our body has the
best chance to absorp the nutrients before it leaves the pouch-
— ~~Stacie~~
August 17, 2002
Nutrient absorbtion does not take place in our stomachs - even in
"normal" stomachs. All the stomach does is break the food down
into its smallest parts (protein, fats, carbs). It does this both
mechanically with the churning and chemically with HCl and enzymes. Our
pouches have a reduced capacity to do both of these. Actual absorbtion of
the broken down nutrients occur in the small intestines. We malabsorb some
of the nutrients because a portion of our small intestines are bypassed. In
theory it shouldn't pose a problem if you want to drink water after you
drink a protein drink, however in my experience I get kinda full on the
shakes and like to wait a little while to start drinking my water again.
— Ali M
August 17, 2002
I disagree with the other posters. The protein shakes are liquid, just
like the water is and runs right thru the pouch. The rule about not
drinking before or right after meals applies to solid foods and not
liquids.
— Cindy R.
August 17, 2002
Ok...I'm still a little confused, but sincerely appreciate all your advice!
I mix my protein shake with water, always, because I can't tolerate
lactose. My major concern was stretching out my pouch. I am 16 months
post op and can handle a 12 ounce shake with no problems and drink 32
ounces of water right after, and continue so as to get in 100 ounces of
water a day. Thanks so much to you all (((hugs))) and smiles =)))
Michele??? you out there?? what do you think??? =)
— DebPKansas
August 17, 2002
Ok...I'm still a little confused, but sincerely appreciate all your advice!
I mix my protein shake with water, always, because I can't tolerate
lactose. My major concern was stretching out my pouch. I am 16 months
post op and can handle a 12 ounce shake with no problems and drink 32
ounces of water right after, and continue so as to get in 100 ounces of
water a day. Thanks so much to you all (((hugs))) and smiles =)))
Michele??? you out there?? what do you think??? =)
— DebPKansas
August 17, 2002
Yep, I'm here now. Sorry I was late! LOL! I consider protein shakes a
beverage at this point. At first, yes it's a meal, but not solid food. When
you see "with", do you mean 2 fisted drinking? Or do you mean you
start back on your water when you finish your shake? Anyway, my pat answer
is YES, drink water before, after WHATEVER your protein shake, as long as
you feel comfy. Athletes drink them with 20 oz water. (ewww) The water
won't wash away the absorption.
— vitalady
August 17, 2002
Thanks Michelle!!! I usually drink my protein shake..takes me around 15-20
minutes..then I start right in drinking water. This is around 7:30...then
by 9:00 I've had 32 ounces of water and have something to eat at
10:00...usually cheese, beef jerky, or deli meat. Then back to drinking at
11:00...and so goes my day. Thanks again for everyone's help (((hugs)))
and smiles =))))
— DebPKansas
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