Artichokes 42 Posted June 23, 2012 Do they help get in the 64 oz of Water we need? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenb4729 309 Posted June 24, 2012 According to my Doctor your Protein Drinks count towards the 64oz of fluids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
victoryinJesus53 21 Posted June 24, 2012 Junior guru, thanks foe that bit of infromation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MKambalimath 92 Posted June 24, 2012 I think every Dr is different because mine says no. She says theres so much crammed into a Protein Shake that theres not really any "liquid" left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MinaT 669 Posted June 24, 2012 In the beginning - right after surgery I would say counting it would be absolutely fine, but eventually 64 ounces should come directly from Water, decaff tea, crystal light etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
letsdothis!!! 42 Posted June 24, 2012 My doctor counts shakes as your 64 too but personally i don't "feel" hydrated from a shake if that makes sense. 1 MKambalimath reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie713 423 Posted June 24, 2012 They absolutely count as do all solids that return to liquid form like Jello, pudding, the Water you add to make hot Cereal, popsicles. Anything that starts with a water base. I mix my Protein Powder with 8 oz water, count the water only beause about 1/4 to 1/2 cup are the solids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
victoryinJesus53 21 Posted June 24, 2012 You are so right as I found doing research about Fluid intake from food sources in relation to congestive heart failure and monitiring fluid intake. Plain truth is our bodies obsorb fluids not only from liquids, but also from food items that are prepared using fluids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
