Protein shake and bananna

If I put half a bananna in my protein shake in the morning is that considered a meal do I have to wait the 30 min after before having water.  What other fruit is good in the protein shakes.

Keep in mind that most fruits are high in sugar/carbs.

I put as much as a half of a banana in my shakes so I could stomach them for a couple of months. My weight loss has been just fine.  Honestly, I didn't get fat from fruits and veggies.  However, now, I just don't have much room for them when you do protein first.  Blueberries are a good option and I eat strawberries, too.  I drank water right after my shakes. I would ck with your dr./nut to see what they recommend. 

i've used banana in shakes. i like berries too, but the little seeds annoy me. i also like peaches. not sure if the 30 minute rule applies, but i would err on the side of caution  and wait. 

Be careful with bananas.  While they do have nice nutrients, they are the highest sugar fruit.  I can't have them at all anymore.  But, to answer your question, yes -- you do have to wait the half hour to 45 minutes after drinking one to have liquids.

I wait 30 minutes after/before drinking my water and my protein shake.  I consider the shake a meal and want to get as much nutrition from the shake as I can. I try to eat  fruits that are low on the glycemic index.  These include berries, apples, pears, oranges, cherries, peaches and plums.  I usually do not add them to my protein shakes unless they are frozen.  Then I use them to replace ice cubes.  I prefer eating fruit in its "natural" form (not drinking it) because it fills me up and keeps me satisfied longer.  I frequently throw in raw vegetables into my shakes.  My favorites are kale, parsley, celery or spinach.    I add a little more than a half a cup....no you can not taste it.  I want the most bang for my buck.  That being said I am almost 11 yrs out and I can tolerate all fruits and vegatables.

I continue to consider anything that was on the list for the liquid diet phase of my plan to still be a liquid and I drink water right after, including protein shakes. I don't put fruit in my shakes, but if I did I would still drink after because they are liquified. They are not staying in your pouch any longer than any other liquid just because they are nutrient dense.

Now, if I put chunks of fruit in something considered a liquid--like cutting up a banana into some yogurt--then I do wait the 30 minutes.

As always, when in doubt, ask your doc/dietician.