You don't have to wait at all and there is no need for an opamp. What you are suggesting is just complete overkill.
Mike.
you should call microchip up and tell them to fix they dayda sheetz dood.
I suppose if they don't want an accurate measure then sure disregard the data sheet, while you're at it, don't worry about all those other pesky values, I'm sure its ok to put over 5.5volts into a pit CuzZ id dids it once time.