Rethinking my protein regime

So as I have told you before I eat 3 things everyday to give me the bulk of my protein each day. A scoop of protein in my coffee when I first get up (7am) a protein bar in my car on the way to work (9 am) and a container of greek yogurt at my desk at about 10 am. Once I have had those three things then I don't worry about what I eat for the rest of the day (within reason of course). I still make low carb choices but I don't freak out over some bread or french fries. I got to thinking yesterday about my regime while munching on a protein bar on my way to work. Am I not reaping the benefits of all of this protein because I am eating it so close together? So I emailed my bariatric doctor at Kaiser (I love that I can do that!!!) and he said (via email a few hours later) that spacing it out a bit more would probably be best. I also posted on OH's main board the same questions because I am always curious what other people are doing in our little world. The comments I got this morning pretty much said the same thing! One poster said that it has to do with our bodies needing the amino acids from the protein all day long and another equated it to drinking 10 glasses of water in the AM just to get it out of the way. We need water all day just like we need protein all day long. So now I have to rearrange my protein schedule. I like starting my day with the protein powder in my coffee so that stays. I could move the bar to the afternoon. I tend to get snacky when I get home from work, so that would probably help with that. And I could move the Greek yogurt to my night time snack. It's creamy and delicious. It can be a treat or if I am feeling like I want something savory I can make it ranch dip and add some veggies or pop chips. I know it really doesn't matter when I eat as long as I get them in but having a plan, even a loose one makes me feel like I am on track. I hope you all have a great day!