Do protein drinks count towards your fluids intake?

[mismatched 24]

Do Protein Drinks count towards your fluids intake?

[Babbs 14,681]

Yes.

[sbg224 318]

My doc says no, Protein Shakes do not count towards the 64oz of liquid they want you to drink

[reree6898 1,164]

Mine says all liquids including Protein Shakes and even Soup counts.

[Babbs 14,681]

And my doctor said they do count as fluids.

So the best answer? Ask your own NUT or surgeon.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Yes. All fluids count (non-caffeine, non-alcoholic of course). Even ice and Popsicles count.

[dragonfly78 16]

I was told Protein Shakes do count towards the fluids. Also Jello, popcicles and of course broths. I am one week post-op and taking in as much fluids as possible, but I know it isn't 64 ounces. As long as you are urinating frequently and doing the best you can, that's all you can do.

[umo 86]

My understanding is yes if you consume the Protein as a liquid.

[britt_lewis2011 46]

I'm 9 days post op and really struggling with my Protein intake as we'll as fluids. Could you drink on a Protein Shake all day long? Or should you only drink those at a meal or snack time? Open to any suggestions !!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I'm 9 days post op and really struggling with my Protein intake as we'll as fluids. Could you drink on a Protein Shake all day long? Or should you only drink those at a meal or snack time? Open to any suggestions !!

I drank all day long at 9 days out.

[umo 86]

I'm 9 days post op and really struggling with my Protein intake as we'll as fluids. Could you drink on a Protein Shake all day long? Or should you only drink those at a meal or snack time? Open to any suggestions !!

Hi,

I am 9 days out too and I am barely able to take more than one shake a day. I am drinking more Water but not the 64oz I need. It is a work in progress. Just keep sipping.

[Mandala27 14]

My NUT says only for the first two weeks. After that she says 64 ozs of Fluid daily.

[honeybunz 139]

My doctor says no but my NUT says yes. She said I can count 65% of my Premier Protein shake as Water.

[Mistie 201]

My NUT said no - the 64 oz is Water only. As has been said, check with your doc/NUT.

[Restoration15 6]

Honeybunz which premier flavor do u like best?