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How to calculate fluid intake?

beckyboop74

By beckyboop74, in Food and Nutrition

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beckyboop74    1

beckyboop74
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Hi all,

I'm on full liquids for another week and a half or so. I was so proud today because I managed to get my Protein levels in. But tonight I am worried because I know I got protein in but I don't think I got enough liquids. Do I just count the Water or Crystal light that I drink? Or can I count the full liquids I am consuming for food, like Protein shakes, puddings and water with Protein powder in it?

I do not feel dehydrated today because I had two and a half thin protein puddings today, 1 pint of Lemonade and at least 16 oz of other drinks or water. But I wasn't sure if I can count the Protein Shakes or water with Protein Powder? I want to get my protein in, which I know it will take time but I don't want to think I can calculate the liquids that they have in them as part of my 64 oz intake if that is not correct. What have your doctors told you? I always got the impression it was in addition to your full liquid meals.

Thanks! Its the holiday weekend so I don't want to call my doctors until next week but still want to do the best I can with both fluids and protein!

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weho    103

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My doctor says to count Protein Shakes and crystal light (I don't drink it though) toward liquid requirements. I don't count the yogurt I eat as liquid though, but definitely count the Protein in it. I'm curious to see other's responses. I feel that there would be NO way that I could get in all Proteins and then consume 64 oz of fluids in addition to that right now, still being on full liquids. It looks to me like you are doing good though!

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Roseib    13

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Ask your doctor. Mine says 64 oz Water. May be flavored with crystal light. Nothing else counted. Starting out water more important than Protein. Protein Shakes are in addition to water- like food to him. Doctors are different on what counts as liquids obviously. Does doctor have a nutritionist you cam ask?

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