Do You Count Supplements Towards Daily Fluid Intake?

[Ciaobella 76]

Hello, I'm 7 days post-op and I've been on full liquids. Starting today, I need to add two Protein supplements daily (~ 8oz. each). Just wondering if you count your supplements towards your required daily Fluid intake. I already feel like I'm drowing with 64oz. a day. The thought of having to drink 16oz. more is troubling!

Thanks!

[bpbeadles 7]

My Protein supplements do count toward my daily Fluid intake. I would imagine its the same for everyone.

[mamalovesfootball 13]

I asked my nutritionist about this. She said no. Something about your kidneys need the Fluid to help use the Protein. I wish it did!

[Ciaobella 76]

I asked my nutritionist about this. She said no. Something about your kidneys need the Fluid to help use the Protein. I wish it did!

Ugh, that's what I'm afraid of! Surely I will drown with 80 oz of fluids!!

[mamalovesfootball 13]

I try for one to 1 1/2 of these (45-68oz) & then a Vitamin Water zero which is 20oz & that gets me to a good spot. The nutritionist said to shoot for 64 oz a day at first. I did & it's gotten a lot easier. Im 12 weeks out.

[cjoyce 187]

My nutritionist says yes it can count.

[jldeville 61]

My nutritionalist says the shakes do count towards your required fluids intake.

[kristy3k 1,133]

My nutritionist says you can count too.. Guess its like drs.. Everyone's nutritionist is different. Call yours and see what they recommend

[kisersassy 369]

Does it count if you use skim milk instead of Water with the powder?

[kristy3k 1,133]

Yes

[jgarcia 4]

Yes

[mommytyree 98]

My plan says yes shakes count toward Fluid. With milk or Water.

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[Ciaobella 76]

Thanks for your responses. I see my nutritionist on Wednesday for my post-op appointment, so I will ask her. I'm sure the Fluid intake will get easier as I get further out.

[tamihill 24]

I would think liquid is liquid no matter the form. Just a thought...